Sr. Software/Platform Engineer

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software/Platform Engineer to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This long-term contract position focuses on advancing technical solutions through platform modernization, risk mitigation, and security enhancements while retiring outdated systems. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise, adapt quickly to enterprise environments, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities:
Analyze existing applications, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines to identify areas for improvement and modernization.
Assess legacy systems for risks, limitations, and opportunities for upgrades or replacements.
Plan and implement strategies for system migrations, upgrades, or retirements.
Utilize modern DevOps practices and cloud-based solutions to enhance system performance and security.
Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and internal teams to address dependencies and optimize workflows.
Document technical decisions, processes, and provide detailed implementation support.
Deliver post-implementation support, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer and system reliability.
Upgrade and manage messaging platforms such as RabbitMQ, ElasticSearch/Kibana, and related technologies.
Refactor codebases to remove outdated dependencies, introducing innovative tools and solutions.
Implement and configure security tools like Snyk to address vulnerabilities and improve release quality.

Requirements

Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, .NET, JavaScript, and Node.js.
Experience with cloud services, including Azure DevOps and Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and database management, including MongoDB.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Expertise in system upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and application modernization.
Knowledge of messaging systems like RabbitMQ and Azure Service Bus.
Ability to work with tools for security vulnerability management, such as Snyk.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering or related roles.

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