Genesis10 is currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Des Moines, IA or Charlotte, NC. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity. In this role, you will design, build, test, and support UI and Java-based backend services, REST APIs, and microservices for critical lending platforms. You will have the opportunity to work on an application with complex integrations and cloud-native microservices, including an Agentic AI-based workflow. This position is ideal for a developer with strong curiosity, a passion for solving complex business and technical problems, and experience building production-grade solutions.
Responsibilities: - Participate in complex initiatives and projects, including installation, upgrades, and deployment efforts
- Identify opportunities for service quality and availability improvements
- Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
- Review and analyze technical assignments or challenges that require research and evaluation
- Design, code, test, debug, and document features and bug fixes using Java and Spring Boot
- Build and consume RESTful APIs supporting microservices and transaction workflows
- Apply engineering standards, secure SDLC practices, and API design best practices
- Apply database skills (SQL/NoSQL) to write queries and troubleshoot data issues
- Use AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to accelerate coding and generate test cases
- Build Agents using Gen AI and Agentic AI technologies
- Collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional partners to support delivery goals
- Gain exposure to event-driven architecture concepts (Kafka, Pub Sub)
- Contribute to frontend or UI tasks using Angular or React
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including standups, retrospectives, sprint planning, and code reviews
- Learn cloud-ready development concepts for applications deployed on internal or cloud platforms
- Contribute to Generative AI features under guidance
Requirements: - 10+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
- 7+ years of Java development experience
- 4+ years of Software Architecture and Solution Design Experience
- 4+ years of UI Frameworks experience such as with Angular or React JS
- 4+ years of Cloud Native Microservices-based development and Design experience
- 1 year of AI-based development experience using GitHub Copilot/Claude/Devin
- Experience with Generative AI and Agentic AI (Google ADK, LangChain, MCP)
- Experience with Prompt Engineering
Pay range: $59.53 - $67.53 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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