RFID Tech Lead

Immediate need for a talented RFID Tech Lead. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Dallas , TX  (Hybrid ). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 25-85157

Pay Range: $67 - $72/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Strategy
• Serve as the primary technical expert on all aspects of RFID technology, including UHF (RAIN RFID), HF, NFC, and associated protocols.
• Define and maintain the technical roadmap for RFID solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new RFID hardware (readers, antennas, tags) and software technologies relevant to solving business problems.
• Mentor and guide software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• System Design & Architecture
• Design end-to-end, scalable, and reliable RFID systems, from tag selection and reader placement to data processing and enterprise system integration.
• Document detailed architectural blueprints, data flow diagrams, and integration patterns.
• Ensure solutions are designed for high performance, security, and maintainability.
• Analyze system performance data to identify bottlenecks and implement optimizations.
• Collaborate with hardware vendors and support teams to resolve challenging hardware and firmware issues.
• Development & Implementation
• Lead the hands-on development of RFID middleware, APIs, and software modules using languages such as Python or Java.
• Integrate RFID hardware from leading manufacturers (e.g., Zebra, Impinj, Alien) with core software platforms and databases.
• Oversee the entire development lifecycle, including code reviews, testing strategies (unit, integration, performance), and deployment processes.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

• Key Skills; RFID,  Python , RFID middleware, API
• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years in software development, with at least 2 years of direct, hands-on experience in designing and implementing RFID solutions. Max experience should not cross15-18Yrs
• RFID Expertise: Deep understanding of UHF (EPC Class 1 Gen 2 / RAIN), HF, and NFC technologies and standards. Good understanding of tag physics, antenna theory, and RF propagation.
• Hardware Proficiency: Hands-on experience with RFID readers, antennas, printers, and tags from one of the major manufacturers (e.g., Impinj, Zebra, SATO, Alien Technology).
• Software Development: Strong proficiency in at least one language such as Python, C# or Java.
• Integration Skills: Proven experience integrating RFID hardware with enterprise systems (WMS, ERP, MES) using vendor SDKs, REST APIs, and message queues (e.g., MQTT, RabbitMQ).
• Database Knowledge: Understanding of both SQL (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL database
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and developing cloud-native RFID solutions.
• Familiarity with IoT architectures and protocols.
• Knowledge of other AIDC technologies like barcodes, QR codes, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Experience in implementation of retail industry use cases.

Our client is a leading IT Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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