Job Description
Join our award-winning team in Philadelphia as a Senior Software Engineer to build cutting-edge SaaS solutions. This contract opportunity offers remote flexibility with occasional in-person collaboration at our Center City headquarters. We're seeking a passionate innovator to architect scalable systems while mentoring junior developers. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible hours, and exposure to Fortune 500 clients. Perfect for candidates seeking high-impact contract work with potential for extension.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement cloud-native microservices using AWS/GCP
- Lead code reviews and enforce CI/CD best practices
- Mentor 3+ junior engineers through pair programming
- Optimize database performance for 10M+ user transactions
- Collaborate with product teams on technical roadmaps
- Automate testing infrastructure with Cypress/Selenium
- Document APIs and system architectures
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in backend development (Node.js/Python)
- Expertise in containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Strong understanding of RESTful and GraphQL APIs
- Proficiency with SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases
- AWS/GCP certification or equivalent practical experience
- Portfolio demonstrating complex system design
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills