Software Development Engineer

Description
The client is seeking an experienced Software Development
Engineer IV to join a team focused on building large-scale distributed
applications and cloud-native systems. This is a full-time onsite contract role
with major impact across our Business & Product Excellence initiatives.
What You'll Do

• Build reliable, scalable distributed systems using Java, TypeScript, or Python
• Own full-stack or end-to-end features from requirements to deployment
• Design architecture for cloud-based services running on AWS
• Improve system performance, reliability, and security
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering partners
• Deliver production-ready, well-documented code

What You Bring

• 6+ years software engineering experience
• Strong coding fundamentals and DSA
• Experience building or deploying cloud services in AWS
• Experience in distributed systems
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and databases
• Ability to work onsite.

Nice to Have

• Frontend experience
• Experience with event-driven architecture, DevOps, or IaC
• Strong architectural decision-making
• Experience building AI agents

Candidate Requirements
Top 3 Must-Have Hard Skills

• Programming Language (Java, TypeScript, Python)
• Development in cloud (AWS)
• End - End Software development technologies

Nice to Haves

• 3+ years professional software development
• 2+ years system architecture/design
• Strong DSA and system design knowledge
• Distributed systems experience
• Cloud computing (AWS) expertise
• Version control (Git)
• CI/CD pipeline experience
• Database management
• Problem-solving ability
• Team collaboration skills
• Frontend development

Secondary Skills

• CS degree/advanced education
• Experience with building AI Agents
• Event Driven architecture
• Data Modelling
• Infrastructure as Code
• Multiple programming languages
• DevOps/SRE practices
• Agile methodologies
• Leadership experience
• Technical writing/presentation

Degree / Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent

Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Arlington, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.