Kforce is working with a well-known security and monitoring software-based firm (a prominent organization - recession proof!) seeking a Senior/Lead Software Engineer (with Python or PHP). This is a remote position, but you must go onsite as needed to the New York, NY office. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, then this is solid potential! The firm is known for an amazing work-life balance. You must be located within NY/NJ/PA/CT area. Summary: We seek a Senior/Lead Software Engineer with a deep software engineering mindset interested in developing an intimate understanding of our business through daily interactions with our operations teams. Expect a dynamic role where you'll focus on technical implementation while maintaining open communication with stakeholders through weekly interactions. Responsibilities: * Act as team leader in the building of web and mobile applications, solving both hard technical and product problems to deliver a product that moves our company and industry forward * Architect and write quality, maintainable, unit-tested, well documented code in a fast-paced professional software development environment * Employ Agile methodologies to continuously deliver value to end users * Maintain and develop internal Web Services/APIs ensuring data integrity across multiple business databases * Build a solid understanding of our company's business model and operations through cross-functional exposure