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Job Title: Lead Engineer Custom Applications & Integration
Client: Confidential (Fuel Company)
Location: Miami, FL (Onsite)
Duration: 6 12 Months | Contract-to-Hire
Interview Process: Microsoft Teams (Video/Audio); Final Round May Include Onsite Interview Local Candidates Preferred
Position Overview
We are seeking a seasoned and forward-thinking Lead Engineer Custom Applications & Integration to drive the development, integration, and maintenance of custom-built enterprise applications. This is a hands-on leadership role that will play a key part in the company s digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills to lead cross-functional development teams and deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of developers and integration specialists.
- Coordinate with implementation partners and internal teams to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
- Oversee task assignment, performance monitoring, and professional development initiatives.
Custom Application Development
- Manage the complete software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design to deployment and maintenance.
- Convert business requirements into scalable and secure technical solutions.
- Enforce best practices in coding, version control, and software deployment.
Integration Strategy & Execution
- Develop and implement integration strategies to connect custom applications with enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, CRM, third-party systems).
- Utilize technologies such as RESTful APIs, ETL, messaging queues, and ESBs for seamless data flow.
- Ensure system performance, data security, and integrity.
Technical Leadership & Innovation
- Define development methodologies and introduce new tools and frameworks.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and assess their value for organizational use.
- Participate in architectural design reviews and recommend technical improvements.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms for business and IT stakeholders.
- Work cross-functionally with internal departments and external partners.
- Regularly communicate project status, risks, and solutions to stakeholders.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for codebases, integrations, APIs, and system architectures.
- Define and uphold development and integration standards in line with enterprise IT policies.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master s preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in custom application development and integration, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Strong proficiency in Java, Python, .NET, JavaScript, or similar programming languages.
- Expertise in integration technologies including RESTful APIs, SOAP, ETL tools, and message queues.
- Experience integrating with enterprise systems like SAP.
- Solid knowledge of both relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure and their integration tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) and related integration tools.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Understanding of application security and data governance principles.
- Familiarity with data quality management tools and practices.