We are looking for a Software Developer to join a financial services team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role focuses on building production-ready software and AI-enabled solutions that connect applications, data sources, and intelligent workflows. The ideal candidate brings strong Python expertise along with experience delivering scalable systems that support real business operations in a cloud-connected environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, develop, and maintain robust software applications using Python and related technologies for enterprise use cases.<br>• Build and connect AI-driven solutions that integrate with databases, business platforms, and external services.<br>• Create and refine production-grade workflows involving large language models, orchestration pipelines, and agent-based processes.<br>• Implement solutions using modern AI development frameworks such as LangChain, AutoGen, or Semantic Kernel.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy intelligent applications into live environments with reliability, security, and performance in mind.<br>• Develop cloud-integrated features and services, with preference for experience supporting Azure-based AI capabilities.<br>• Contribute to application enhancements across existing development stacks, including .NET, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, and the .NET Framework where needed.
<p>We are seeking an experienced Application Development Team Lead to oversee and grow a global Adobe Commerce (Magento) development organization. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for the technical direction, delivery, scalability, and overall health of a high-volume eCommerce platform supporting critical business operations and significant online revenue.</p><p>The ideal candidate combines strong Magento development expertise with proven leadership experience, including managing globally distributed teams, driving technical strategy, and partnering with business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with organizational objectives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities: </u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team of Business Analysts, Adobe Commerce developers, QA professionals, and technical contributors across multiple regions.</li><li>Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, capacity management, and regular one-on-one meetings.</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, code quality, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage team coverage, support rotations, and cross-regional handoffs.</li><li>Partner with recruiting and HR to hire, onboard, and retain top technical talent.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Own the architecture, scalability, security, and reliability of the Adobe Commerce platform, including custom development, integrations, and storefront enhancements.</li><li>Establish coding standards and best practices for PHP, MySQL, and Magento development.</li><li>Lead technical design reviews, create technical specifications, and evaluate build-versus-buy solutions.</li><li>Drive platform upgrades, security initiatives, performance optimization, and system reliability improvements.</li><li>Troubleshoot complex production issues involving databases, integrations, caching, indexing, and application performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Delivery & Agile Execution</strong></p><ul><li>Lead Agile delivery processes, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, standups, and retrospectives using Jira.</li><li>Collaborate with product and business teams to define requirements, user stories, and project estimates.</li><li>Manage sprint commitments, monitor team velocity, identify risks, and remove delivery obstacles.</li><li>Oversee release management processes, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment best practices.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary technical liaison for cross-functional stakeholders.</li><li>Support eCommerce processes including catalog management, pricing, promotions, checkout, payments, order management, shipping, returns, and tax integrations.</li><li>Align engineering priorities with key business metrics such as conversion rates, performance, uptime, and customer experience.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead contract-based software initiatives in New York, New York. This Contract position will oversee development efforts across web applications, APIs, and data-driven solutions, while guiding technical teams toward scalable and reliable delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on knowledge of JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, and emerging AI technologies, along with the leadership skills to drive execution and continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead engineering teams in planning, building, and delivering software solutions that support business goals and technical standards.<br>• Direct the design and implementation of web applications, backend services, and API integrations using modern development practices.<br>• Oversee application architecture and database performance, with a focus on maintainability, scalability, and efficient use of MySQL.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define priorities, manage timelines, and ensure successful execution of contract deliverables.<br>• Guide the adoption and deployment of AI-enabled tools and models to improve product capabilities and operational outcomes.<br>• Establish development processes, code quality expectations, and review practices that promote reliable and secure software delivery.<br>• Mentor engineers and technical leads, providing feedback, coaching, and support for strong team performance.<br>• Manage technical changes or platform-related transitions as part of delivery responsibilities when required.