Lead Software Development EngineerLocation: O'Fallon, MODuration: 12 monthsPay Rate: $58/hr on w2 all inclusiveRole:Hands-on developer who writes high quality, secure code that is modular, functional and testable.Lead the design, implementation, and delivery for engineering efforts spanning 1-2 teams.Contribute to all parts of the software's development including design, development, documentation, and testing.Have strong ownership of your team's software and are deep in the maintenance characteristics, runtime properties and dependencies including hardware, operating system, and build.Communicate, collaborate and work effectively in a global environment.About You:Degree in Computer Science or related fieldStrong foundation in algorithms, data structures and core computer science concepts.Evidence of working with object-oriented development and design patterns.Proficiency in multiple modern programming languages such as Java, Python, C++ etc.Strong written and verbal English communications skills.Strong analytical and excellent problem solving skillsExperience working in an Agile environment.Strong communication skills - both verbal and written5 or more years of related work experience.Experience with XP, TDD and BDD in the software development processesAdvantage if you have payments expertise and experience/proficiency with cloud technologies (IaaS, PaaS, serverless technology, NoSQL databases), micro-service