Software Engineering Lead – Defense (Partially Remote) at The Structures Company

JOB TITLE: Software Engineering Lead Defense (Partially Remote) LOCATION:Orlando FL PAY RATE: $100-125/hour We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client. Job Details: Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension) Clearance: Ability to obtain clearance required if converted to full time Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna) Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S. Qualifying Questions: Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary Summary: Lead design and implementation of a scalable platform enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven development acceleration. Ensure data integrity security and compliance incorporating archival disaster recovery and backup strategies. Define and publish robust APIs for front-end clients and third-party consumers. Develop responsive UI components and dashboards using modern React frameworks (e.g. Shadcn UI Kit). Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab for automated testing linting and deployment across cloud and air-gapped environments. Integrate third-party services such as email/SMS notifications and learning management standards (SCORM xAPI CMI5). Write comprehensive unit integration and end-to-end tests to maintain high code quality. Document APIs data models and deployment procedures for cross-team collaboration. Leverage AI tools (e.g. Claude LLMs) to accelerate coding refactoring test generation and design validation. Requirements: Ability to obtain clearance required if converted to full time Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field (Aerospace Engineering with software experience considered). 6 years delivering full stack software solutions on complex data-intensive programs. Experience with version control and CI/CD tools preferably GitLab. Strong understanding of software design patterns automated testing continuous integration and code quality practices. Familiarity with relational databases messaging services REST APIs and object storage. Ability to design and implement responsive user interfaces and dashboards. Demonstrated experience leveraging AI/LLMs (Claude preferred) to accelerate development and improve code quality. Agile methodology experience (Scrum Kanban) in cross-functional teams. Advanced DevOps toolset knowledge (Ansible Nexus GitLab Runner Harbor). Proficiency in React Shadcn UI Kit and modern front-end ecosystems. Experience with Apache Superset/Trino for cross-platform data analytics. Strong scripting skills (PowerShell Bash Python). Prior exposure to Turnkey training or learning architectures. Experience with Kubernetes and cloud/air-gapped deployments. Experience integrating email/SMS notifications and learning management standards (SCORM xAPI CMI5). Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR). About Us: The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles. As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations. Keywords: aerospace aviation engineering maintenance aircraft design defense Take your career to new heights-apply today! Key Skills Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1