Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer - Contract - Glendale, CA - $85.00 - $91.50/hr

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Glendale, CA

Role Description

We are seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable, intelligent systems that support licensing financial operations and AI-driven decision-making. This role will be instrumental in shaping the architecture and delivery of next-generation platforms that power financial licensing workflows and predictive analytics.

Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications.
Architect and implement scalable services that integrate with internal and third-party financial platforms.
Collaborate with product, finance, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation.
Apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize licensing workflows, forecasting, and compliance monitoring.
Own the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence.
Stay current with emerging technologies in AI, financial systems, and cloud-native development to inform strategic decisions.

Skills & Requirements

7+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of complex projects.
Proven experience with financial systems, licensing workflows, or royalty management platforms.
Hands-on expertise of developing and deploying custom AI solutions using LLMs to automate business processes or improve business outcomes in environments
Excellent programming skills in languages such as Java and Python.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience with licensing systems in media, entertainment, or digital content industries.
Familiarity with financial compliance standards and audit processes.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Master's degree in Technology is a plus.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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