Overview
Remote
On Site
USD 65.00 - 68.00 per hour
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Skills
Cloud Computing
FOCUS
Management
Collaboration
Root Cause Analysis
Python
Microservices
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Workflow
Debugging
Communication
Amazon Web Services
GitHub
API
Service Design
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET
Job Details
Description
Robert Half is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Contract) to support a technology organization building cloud-native services on AWS. This role is focused on Python microservices, serverless deployments, and production-ready engineering. The position is fully remote and is a 6-month contract with strong potential to extend or convert based on performance. Apply today!
Job Details
Job Responsibilities
Requirements
Nice-to-Haves
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
Robert Half is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Contract) to support a technology organization building cloud-native services on AWS. This role is focused on Python microservices, serverless deployments, and production-ready engineering. The position is fully remote and is a 6-month contract with strong potential to extend or convert based on performance. Apply today!
Job Details
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)
- Duration: 6-month contract (extension or conversion possible)
- Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy Python-based microservices in an AWS cloud environment
- Support and extend existing serverless Lambda services and deployment pipelines
- Write clean, secure, and maintainable code with a focus on production readiness
- Work within an established CI/CD pipeline to deploy and manage services
- Participate in code reviews and collaborate with other engineers
- Support production monitoring, debugging, and root-cause analysis
- Leverage AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot) to improve development efficiency and code quality
Requirements
- Strong backend experience with Python, specifically in microservices architectures
- Hands-on experience deploying and supporting services in AWS, ideally serverless (Lambda)
- Ability to read, understand, and extend existing codebases (not just greenfield work)
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment workflows
- Comfort supporting production systems, including troubleshooting and debugging
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with AWS observability/monitoring (CloudWatch, Datadog, etc.)
- Prior work in event-driven architectures
- Experience using GitHub Copilot or other AI coding tools
- Exposure to API development and backend service design
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
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