Lead Software Engineer

Job#: 3034234Job Description:Lead Software EngineerLocation: Newark, DE (Hybrid)Employment Type: ContractContract Duration: 11 MonthsRole OverviewWe are seeking a Feature Lead with over 10 years of experience to provide leadership, technical direction, and oversight to a team delivering technology solutions. This role functions as a team lead and individual contributor, mentoring team members. Key responsibilities include overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex computer programs, aligning technical solutions with business objectives, and ensuring coding practices comply with software development standards.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and technical direction to a software development team.Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex applications.Align technical solutions to meet business objectives.Ensure coding practices and quality comply with established standards.Mentor team members and act as a key individual contributor.Conduct multiple software implementations, applying broad knowledge of technical competencies.Engage and influence teams across both technology and business units.Required QualificationsExperience:10+ years of experience in a relevant role.Proven experience in Java Application Development and Object-Oriented programming.Experience with the Spring framework (Framework, Spring Boot, ORM, MVC, Integration, Batch, Services).Experience with SOA, REST/SOAP webservices, and JSON/XML.Experience with Drools or other rule engines.Experience with UI frameworks such as Angular JS, Angular, or React.Familiarity with Agile/Iterative development and the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Technical Skills:Primary Skill: Core Java.Secondary Skill: Drools.Source Control: BitBucket/GIT.Databases: Experience with NoSQL (Cassandra) and at least one RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server).Messaging: Apache Kafka, MQ messaging frameworks.Development Tools: Maven, JUnit for Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration (CI).Cloud: Exposure to cloud technologies and platforms.Work EnvironmentThis is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three days per week onsite in Newark, DE, starting from day one. This role has the potential to convert to a full-time position. Candidates must not require sponsorship now or in the future.This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.© 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved.Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.NYSE: EFOR4400 Cox RoadSuite 200Glen Allen, Virginia 23060Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.