Software Engineer
Location : On-site Kansas City, MO, or Omaha, NE preferred ( Remote considered)
Duration : 12 months
Overview of the Role
Join the our client's team in a high-impact role where your software engineering expertise will directly contribute to critical financial systems. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
This position offers a unique opportunity to apply advanced Java, Python, and AWS cloud skills within a mission-critical environment. You'll contribute to architecture and technology roadmaps while working alongside top-tier technical professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply software engineering principles to design, implement, configure, and optimize solutions for applications, databases, test automation tools, and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products
- Partner with product owners and customers to develop innovative solutions that meet business goals and technical requirements
- Review and analyze business and technical requirements, implementing robust technical solutions to fulfill specifications
- Work with multidisciplinary teams of full-stack developers to deliver high-quality software solutions
- Create comprehensive unit tests as part of Continuous Development practices and maintain high code quality standards
- Conduct thorough peer code reviews, provide constructive recommendations, and collaborate to enhance software coding practices
- Fix bugs and provide support through QA, UAT, and Production phases of releases
- Foster and apply an agile mindset that enables high-performing teams and rapid delivery
- Provide coaching, education, and advocacy for development best practices and emerging technologies
- Offer technical support, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, incident management, and service request management for supported products and environments
Skills & Qualifications
Required :
6+ years of relevant software engineering experienceBachelor's degree specializing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or closely related field from accredited institution (or equivalent combination of directly related education and experience)Senior understanding of subject matter with in-depth and / or breadth of knowledge in software engineering disciplineProficiency with Git (merging, conflicts, cherry picking), Java, AWS, Python, and SQLSubject matter expertise with Cloud and Java codingFamiliarity with optimizing AWS Glue jobs for performance and cost-efficiencyProficiency with PySpark including DataFrames, Spark SQL, and Spark StreamingExperience creating modern CI / CD pipelines using DevOps tooling (e.g., GitLab)Knowledge of AWS services and security best practicesExperience with cloud networking across multiple accounts, environments, and vendors, including zero trust principlesProficiency with Terraform and CDK for deploying AWS cloud services and infrastructureUnited States citizenship (required for this position)Preferred :
Advanced experience with multiple programming languages including Java, JavaScript, and PythonAdvanced knowledge of cloud-based platforms like AWS with ability to learn new platformsStrong experience with Apache Spark for large-scale data processingExperience with orchestration tools such as Apache AirflowAbility to quickly become proficient in new languages and development-related toolsExperience with application observability and monitoring across disparate tools and servicesFront-end development experienceThis position requires U.S. citizenship and is available on a W-2 basis only. Employer sponsorship is not available. Candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship (including but not limited to H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1) cannot be considered due to client and regulatory requirements.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to critical financial systems?
Important : United States citizenship is required for this position. This position has additional screening requirements including education / employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reference checks. You can begin work before screening is completed; however, continued employment is contingent on acceptable screening results.
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