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Lead Software Engineer

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Mar 09, 2026
Genesis10 is currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the evolution of an enterprise data processing framework built on Apache Spark. This role will focus on designing clean, composable abstractions, delivering new functional capabilities within the framework, and significantly improving developer experience. The engineer will also design and deploy AI-enabled capabilities and lead the integration of the framework into the internal control plane.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the architectural evolution of the data processing framework, emphasizing modularity, composability, and clear abstraction boundaries
  • Design and implement new functional features within the framework to expand supported use cases and capabilities
  • Balance feature delivery with framework quality, ensuring performance, backward compatibility, and governance standards
  • Improve developer experience by simplifying APIs, configuration models, extension points, and onboarding patterns
  • Design and implement AI-driven solutions that assist developers and enhance framework usability, productivity, and operability
  • Integrate the framework as a first-class component within the internal control plane
  • Collaborate with data, platform, and infrastructure teams to ensure consistent adoption across environments
  • Provide technical leadership through design reviews, code reviews, and architectural guidance
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education
  • Deep experience with Apache Spark (Scala and/or Java; Python a plus)
  • Proven success building reusable frameworks or libraries, including ownership of functional feature development
  • Strong skills in API design, abstraction design, and extensibility patterns
  • Experience applying AI/ML or LLM based techniques to developer tooling or data frameworks
  • Experience working in large-scale, enterprise data environments
Desired skills:
  • Experience integrating frameworks into control planes or internal developer platforms
  • Familiarity with Spark SQL-centric architectures and data governance patterns
  • Experience modernizing or replacing legacy ETL frameworks
Pay range: $70.00 - $79.00 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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