Lead Software Engineer, Backend AI and Automation (Hybrid)

Job overview

The Lead Software Engineer role is hybrid in Orlando, FL, with four days onsite and one day remote; compensation is not specified. The role supports backend tools and automation pipelines for AI and data-driven applications. The engineer designs, develops, and maintains backend services and automation, while improving monitoring, logging, database management, performance, and reliability. Through collaboration and issue resolution, the role helps teams deliver scalable and efficient applications while maintaining security and compliance standards.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend tools, automation scripts, services, and pipelines supporting AI and data-driven applications
• implement monitoring, logging, and database management
• collaborate with teams and document best practices
• maintain security and compliance standards
• diagnose and resolve backend, database, and automation issues
• keep current with backend, AI, and automation technologies
• follow established Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead software engineer

backend engineering

ai/ml

automation pipelines

python

javascript

sql

distributed systems

orlando fl

tier4 group

hybrid

four days onsite

one day remote

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid schedule with four onsite days and one remote day; programming experience includes Python, with additional JavaScript, C, and C++ experience sought.

About the employer

Tier4 Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.