Lead Cybersecurity Software Engineer (contract)

Title:Lead Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC

• Alternative Location: Irving, TX
• Minneapolis, MN
• Chandler, AZ

Duration: 12 months

Work Engagement: W2

Work Schedule: Hybrid 3 days in office/2 days remote

Benefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits

Summary

In this contingent resource assignment, you may: Consult on or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within Software Engineering and contribute to large-scale planning related to Software Engineering deliverables. Review and analyze moderately complex Software Engineering challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

Contribute to the resolution of moderately complex issues and consult with others to meet Software Engineering deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Collaborate with client personnel in Software Engineering.

Required Qualifications: Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and development of cybersecurity applications
• Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large-scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
• Build high quality software using JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Next.js
• Integrate secure coding practices and partner with cybersecurity teams on risk mitigation
• Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors
• Develop APIs and data integrations using GraphQL, MongoDB, and SQL (MSSQL preferred)
• Support CI/CD delivery pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins
• Deploy and operate solutions on Kubernetes using configuration as code (YAML/TOML)
• Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
• Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor

Key Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Proficiency with Next.js, secure coding tools (Black Duck, Checkmarx), and artifact repositories (Artifactory/Nexus)
• Strong experience with MongoDB (MQL), SQL, GraphQL, and database CLI tools
• Hands on experience with Kubernetes, GitHub Actions/Jenkins, and packaging tools such as npm/Yarn
• Ability to work collaboratively across cybersecurity, architecture, and engineering teams
• Python proficiency and basic Java familiarity (for automation support)
• Experience with large data sets, system administration, or networking fundamentals
• Exposure to languages such as Go, Rust, C, or C++
• Experience with Harness or enterprise UI component libraries (e.g., Kendo for React)
• NoSQL, Postgres , Firestore
• GCP – Nice to have