Software Engineer 3 - Contingent

Our client, a leading organization in the financial services industry, is seeking a Software Engineer 3 - Contingent to join their team. As a Software Engineer 3 - Contingent, you will be part of the Software Engineering department supporting a mission-critical middleware platform used by numerous internal banking clients. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Software Engineer 3 - Contingent

Location: Concord, CA

Pay Range:

What's the Job?

• Consult on and participate in complex initiatives within Software Engineering, contributing to large-scale planning and deliverables.
• Review and analyze middleware services applications design, development, and engineering management challenges.
• Collaborate with client personnel to ensure compliance, resiliency, and operational excellence in high-volume environments.
• Support the evolution of platform architecture towards microservices, including containerization and cloud readiness.
• Engage in performance testing, stress testing, and load analysis to maintain system stability and performance under peak demand.

What's Needed?

• 4+ years of Software Engineering experience, demonstrated through work, training, military experience, or education.
• Prior experience with middleware services, web services/API design, and implementation in high-volume production environments.
• Leadership experience supporting, leading, and directing geographically distributed teams.
• Knowledge of cloud design principles, containerization (Kubernetes/OpenShift), and observability/monitoring tools such as Elastic, Kibana, Grafana, or Splunk.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, with experience working in Agile environments using tools like Jira or Confluence.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical systems in a highly regulated financial environment.
• Engagement with cutting-edge technologies including cloud-native architectures and DevOps practices.
• Collaborative team environment supporting professional growth and development.
• Competitive project duration with potential for extension or conversion.
• Work in a hybrid setting with a flexible schedule, combining in-office and remote work.