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Lead Software Developer

Location: Nashville, TN

Job Type: contract

Company: IDR

Category: Development and Architecture

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IDR is seeking a Lead Software Developer to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Nashville, Tennessee. This role is a hands-on, lead-level development position where you will serve as the primary engineer owning solutions end-to-end across design, development, testing, and deployment. You’ll partner closely with business stakeholders in a growing distribution organization to modernize legacy systems, build new tools, and solve complex, real-world problems that directly impact internal operations and customers.

Position Overview for the Lead Software Developer:

• Serve as the primary, hands-on developer responsible for full lifecycle software delivery, from requirements through deployment and support
• Design, build, and maintain applications, integrations, and reporting solutions that support internal business operations and decision-making
• Work directly with technical leadership and business stakeholders to translate ambiguous business problems into clear, actionable technical solutions
• Modernize and extend existing systems while also contributing to greenfield initiatives and platform transitions
• Champion best practices around code quality, documentation, and lightweight process standards in a growing engineering function

Requirements for the Lead Software Developer:

• 6–8+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated ownership of end-to-end solutions
• Strong proficiency in at least one core language such as Python, Java, or C++, plus experience working in modern cloud or platform environments
• Proven experience gathering requirements directly from business users and communicating complex technical concepts in a clear, approachable way
• Background working across the full SDLC, including design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance or optimization
• Self-directed, collaborative problem solver who is comfortable operating as a solo or lead developer in a fast-growing, family-oriented organization

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

#LI-Hybrid All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.

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