Lead Software Engineer

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Lead Software Engineer for a 6+ month remote contract opportunity.

Join the team behind our client’s high-performance digital advertising platform, which powers ads across several major brands. In this role, you’ll lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable microservices that support ad delivery, tracking, and optimization.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Lead Software Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and review high-quality, testable code.

• Translate product requirements into technical tasks and lead execution.

• Improve system performance, observability, and reliability.

• Mentor engineers and guide system design best practices.

• Participate in on-call rotation for production support.

• Collaborate across teams on ad pacing, targeting, and experience.
  
  

Lead Software Engineer Qualifications:

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.

• Strong Java skills (memory management, multithreading, profiling).

• Experience with microservices, system design, and cloud platforms.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Passion for mentoring and working in a fast-paced environment.

• SpringBoot, DynamoDB, Redis/MemCache (preferred).

• Kafka/Kinesis, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform (preferred).

• Background in Ad Tech (preferred).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  
  

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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