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Lead SW Engineer

Jabil

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Location
St. Petersburg/Tampa, FL
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

Jabil seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions. The role leads technical teams, sets architectural direction, and oversees delivery of scalable, robust software products. It includes guiding the software lifecycle, mentoring engineers, collaborating with stakeholders, and contributing to product and platform roadmaps.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Software DevelopmentProgramming LanguagesSoftware ArchitectureDesign PatternsDistributed SystemsAgileScrumKanbanSQLNoSQLCloud PlatformsTeam LeadershipMentoringProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunicationCI/CDDevOpsContainerizationDockerKubernetes

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Related Technical Field8+ Years Software Development Experience3+ Years Lead or Senior Technical Experience

Full job description

St. Petersburg/Tampa, FL

Full time

J2469573

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Jabil, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer to drive the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions. This role involves leading technical teams, setting architectural direction, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and robust software products.Job Responsibilities:*** Lead the entire software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications.* Architect and design scalable, high-performance, and secure software solutions that meet business requirements and technical specifications.* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment.* Oversee code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.* Collaborate closely with product management, project managers, and other stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, and timelines.* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance development efficiency, quality, and predictability.* Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve software development processes and product capabilities.* Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing expert guidance and solutions.* Contribute to the strategic planning and roadmap development for software products and platforms.Job Qualifications:*** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.* 8+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior technical role.* Proven expertise in designing and developing complex software systems using relevant programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python, C#) and frameworks.* Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and distributed systems.* Experience with various software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban).* Proficiency in database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).* Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams, driving successful project outcomes.* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.* Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps practices.* Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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How this job compares

Set against the 41,256 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Florida median$105–200K/yr606 salary ranges
  • Florida median$44–64/hr31 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 876 open Software Engineer jobs in Florida and 41,256 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 33,425 postings).
Education
15,161 of the 41,256 open Software Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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