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Eleven Recruiting

Lead Software Engineer

On site

El segundo, United states

$ 125 /hour

Senior

Freelance

18-02-2026

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Skills

Python Java JavaScript C# Go TypeScript SQL GitHub Docker Jenkins Problem-solving Research Linux Windows System Administration Programming Databases git angular Azure react Agile Vue.js Redis Full-Stack Development Kafka

Job Specifications

About Eleven Recruiting

We are a specialized technology staffing agency supporting professional and financial services companies. Why do we stand out in technology staffing? We listen and act as advisors for our candidates on how they can best add value, find interesting projects, and pave a path for career advancement. We advocate for the best pay, diversity in tech, and the best job fit for every candidate we place.

Our client, a leading investment firm, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their team in El Segundo, CA!

Responsibilities:

Responsible for full lifecycle of development tasks - analyze, design and code business-related solutions, as well as core architectural changes, using an Agile programming approach resulting in software delivered to tight deadlines.
Participate and contribute to design discussions and code reviews.
Understand changing priorities and be forward-thinking in context switching.
Build positive relationships with other team members, collaborate, and communicate effectively to reach successful outcomes.
Utilize problem-solving skills to help your peers in the research and selection of tools, products, and frameworks (which is vital to support business initiatives).

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or another STEM field.
7-10+ years of proven hands-on, full-stack development expertise with Python.
Proficiency with a compiled programming language (Typescript, Java, C#, Go, et al).
Comfortable working in an agile software delivery environment, with Git and with exposure to CI / CD tools (e.g., GitHub, Docker, Jenkins).
Experience with various JavaScript frameworks, including but not limited to Vue.js, React, and Angular. Ability to adapt to new frameworks and libraries as needed.
Experience with messaging systems across application stack (e.g., Kafka, EventHub, Azure Service Bus).
Strong expertise in SQL databases, query optimization, indexing, stored procedures, and performance tuning for high-efficiency data processing.
Proficiency in developing, deploying, and troubleshooting applications in both Linux and Windows environments. This includes familiarity with command-line interfaces, scripting, and system administration tasks on both platforms.
Proven experience working in large enterprise environments, with a track record of leading or significantly contributing to enterprise-scale projects.
Passion for clean, maintainable code and are always looking to improve your engineering skills in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
Pluses:
Experience with API security using Okta, JWT, OAuth.
Experience with caching strategies using Redis, Memcached, and optimizing API performance.

Pay Rate: $90 - 125/hr

About the Company

Eleven Recruiting is an IT and Aerospace staffing company based in Los Angeles, CA. We specialize in placing contract and full-time professionals at top-tier companies around the U.S. Trusted by hundreds of clients and thousands of job seekers, we are committed to delivering exceptional hiring solutions. Our philosophy centers on long-term partnerships, ethical practices, and meaningful impact. Giving back is at the core of our organization, with 11% contributions to nonprofit institutions that focus on education. Above all,... Know more