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Job#: 3046016
Job Description:
Lead Software Engineer
Location: Orlando, Florida (Onsite 5 days a week)
This is a contract to hire.
Must be able to obtain a secret clearance
Role Overview
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our team. This role involves leading the architecture and development of one or more specific Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs) within a software solution. You will provide technical decision-making, lead a team of software engineers, and oversee the development of a full-motion flight simulator for the VL60 aircraft. The project includes integrating a Garmin avionics package and working with a partner on the flight simulation module.
Key Responsibilities
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
Experience: 7-13 years of software engineering experience, including experience leading software teams and with the full software development lifecycle.
Technical Skills:
Preferred Qualifications
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
Job Description:
Lead Software Engineer
Location: Orlando, Florida (Onsite 5 days a week)
This is a contract to hire.
Must be able to obtain a secret clearance
Role Overview
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our team. This role involves leading the architecture and development of one or more specific Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs) within a software solution. You will provide technical decision-making, lead a team of software engineers, and oversee the development of a full-motion flight simulator for the VL60 aircraft. The project includes integrating a Garmin avionics package and working with a partner on the flight simulation module.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 6-10 software engineers, managing software execution and delivery for simulator and Instructor Operator Station (IOS) functionality.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and modification of CSCIs.
- Assign tasks to team members, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to the schedule.
- Lead design and code reviews, moderate technical discussions, and ensure standards and policies are followed.
- Provide status updates and estimates to the Project Manager.
- Integrate the flight module into the simulator environment and ensure all system and customer requirements are met.
- Validate software performance and functionality.
- Coordinate with external contractors on software execution.
- Train and integrate new team members and support the development of existing team members.
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
Experience: 7-13 years of software engineering experience, including experience leading software teams and with the full software development lifecycle.
Technical Skills:
- Strong background in C and C .
- Experience with simulation development.
- Proficiency in both Windows (60%) and Linux (40%) environments.
- Knowledge of software architectures, design methodologies, and object-oriented coding.
- Familiarity with AGILE/SCRUM methodology.
- Experience with Configuration Management tools such as Atlassian Bitbucket.
- Experience with development environments such as Visual Studio, GNU toolchain, or Eclipse.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with FAA certification or European aviation certification.
- Background in flight simulation, including full-motion simulator platforms.
- Hands-on experience with simulation systems like Semi Automated Forces (SAF), Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), or Image Generators (IGs).
- Experience with AR/VR/XR and mixed reality simulation environments.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
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