Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Java/AWS)

Contract Position | Kansas City, MO | 12 Months

Overview

Our client is a leading financial institution managing critical payment and settlement systems. With over $1 billion invested annually in technology initiatives, they are building world-class teams.

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join the Application Delivery Services team. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to enterprise-level applications that impact the financial services industry while working with cutting-edge cloud technologies and talented engineering teams.

Position Details

• Type: 12-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
• Location: Kansas City, MO - On-site
• Hours: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and optimize full-stack solutions for enterprise applications and databases
• Develop secure, scalable applications aligned with institutional technology standards and architecture roadmaps
• Partner with product owners and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions meeting business objectives
• Analyze business and technical requirements to implement robust technical solutions
• Create comprehensive unit tests and support continuous development practices
• Conduct peer code reviews and mentor team members on software engineering best practices
• Support QA, UAT, and production releases with bug fixes and troubleshooting
• Stay current with emerging cloud, Java, and modern development technologies
• Apply agile methodologies to enable high-performing, collaborative teams

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Advanced proficiency in Java and C#
• Strong full-stack development capabilities
• Demonstrated experience with AWS Cloud platforms and services
• Python programming experience
• Experience with enterprise application development and maintenance
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns
• Experience with test automation and CI/CD practices
• Knowledge of database design and optimization
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder, or Permanent Resident with 3+ years residency
• Must be able to work on-site in Kansas City, MO

Preferred Qualifications

• Front-end development experience (React, Angular, Vue)
• Experience with COTS (Commercial Off-the-Shelf) product integration
• Knowledge of financial services systems or payment processing
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

What They Offer

• Highly competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to impact critical financial infrastructure
• Work with modern cloud technologies and enterprise-scale systems
• Collaborative environment with senior and advanced-level engineers
• Professional development and exposure to emerging technologies
• Flexible remote work arrangement (5 days/month)
• Stable 12-month contract with potential extension