Software Development / Data Manager

We are seeking a passionate and technically skilled Software Engineering / Data Engineering Lead who thrives in a dual role of mentorship and leadership. This individual will be instrumental in guiding our talented development team, elevating technical standards, and shaping the future of our engineering practices. You'll be a hands-on expert with a teacher's heart-someone who can inspire, coach, and lead by example.

• Key Responsibilities

First 30 Days

• Build relationships with junior developers and understand current workflows.
• Assess existing Software Development Practices
• Begin mentoring junior staff through code reviews, pair programming, and informal sessions.

60 Days

• Propose and begin implementing standardized best practices across development and deployment.
• Evaluate current use of Python, and Azure services; identify opportunities for modernization.
• Collaborate with leadership to define technical strategy for upcoming projects.

90 Days

• Lead the design or optimization Datawarehouse, Software Projects and CI / CD pipelines.
• Introduce and guide adoption of modern technologies (e.g., Go, Rust, AI frameworks).
• Help define hiring needs and assist in onboarding new technical staff
• Ideal Candidate Profile
• Proven experience in Software / Data Engineering leadership or Principal Engineering roles.
• Deep technical expertise in cloud-native development and deployment.
• Strong mentorship mindset with the ability to coach junior developers.
• Comfortable translating technical concepts into strategic language for leadership.
• Experience with containerization, orchestration, and CI / CD pipeline design.
• Passionate about modern technologies and continuous learning.
• Able to contribute to application codebases when needed, but primarily focused on infrastructure and team enablement.
• Top Skills Details

Python,Automation,Development,Continuous integration,software engineering,c#,c++,engineering,sql,rest api,microservices,.net,data management,Data,Data governance,data warehouse architecture

• Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in DevOps or software engineering.
• Experience with Azure cloud services.
• Familiarity with Python, GoLang, Rust, or AI / ML technologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in scaling teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience Level

Expert Level

• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Orleans, LA.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $64.00 - $72.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type
• This is a fully onsite position in New Orleans,LA.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on Jan 9, 2026.

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About TEKsystems :

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.