Lead Software Engineer (CONTRACT) REMOTE (broadridge)

Job Description

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

Broadridge is seeking an innovative 

Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic technology team. In this pivotal role, you’ll leverage your passion for building mission-critical applications, collaborate with top talent, and work with leading-edge technologies. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment that values initiative and technical excellence, we want to connect with you.

Work-Mode: This is a remote role where you will work off-site. Travel is limited and generally used for team learning and collaboration meetings.  

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to analyze product requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Architect and implement scalable web applications using modern full stack technologies.
• Take ownership of end-to-end software delivery, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and best practices.
• Design and develop high-performance, reliable, and secure software using Java, Spring Boot, Python, and event-driven architectures with Kafka.
• Integrate solutions within AWS cloud infrastructure, applying best practices for cloud-native development.
• Guide and mentor team members, providing expertise in coding standards, code reviews, troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Develop and execute comprehensive unit tests, ensuring high coverage and predictable software behavior.
• Champion DevOps practices—automate CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Nexus.
• Participate in architectural discussions, design reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience, with demonstrated leadership in complex software projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Java (Spring Boot), Python, and message-driven architectures (Kafka).
• Solid experience with RESTful web services and microservice design principles.
• Strong Mulesoft background
• Proven expertise in developing and deploying applications on AWS.
• Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (Angular, React, or similar) is a plus.
• Strong grasp of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Deep understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and agile development methodologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills.

Hourly range $80-90hr  

Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.

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We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective.

US applicants: Click here to view the EEOC "Know Your Rights" poster.

Disability Assistance

We recognize that ensuring our long-term success means creating an environment where everyone is welcome, where everyone's strengths are valued, and where everyone can perform at their best. Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

If you need assistance or would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application and/or hiring process, please contact us at 888-237-7769 or by sending an email to BRcareers@broadridge.com.