Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer - Distributed Systems & Platform Reliability

Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)
We're looking for a backend software engineer who thrives on building and operating high-scale, distributed systems in production.
This role is centered around platform services that power real-time, always-on systems, where performance, reliability, and system health are critical. You'll own services end-to-end - from design through deployment - and play a key role in keeping them stable and performant under real-world conditions.

What You'll Be Working On

• Designing and building backend services that support high-throughput, real-time data systems
• Operating services in production, including monitoring, debugging, and performance tuning
• Improving system reliability by identifying bottlenecks, reducing latency, and preventing failures
• Building and scaling event-driven architectures and distributed systems
• Collaborating across teams to design systems that are resilient, efficient, and easy to operate

What We're Looking For

• Experience building backend services in a microservices or distributed systems environment
• Hands-on experience working with production systems (debugging issues, improving performance, supporting deployments)
• Exposure to event-driven systems, messaging, or streaming architectures
• Experience working in cloud-based, containerized environments
• Strong understanding of system performance, scalability, and reliability

What Makes This Role Interesting

• Work on systems where performance and uptime truly matter
• Own services end-to-end in a "you build it, you run it" environment
• Solve real-world challenges around scale, latency, and system reliability
• Be part of a team building modern platform systems that support real-time, data-driven applications

Compensation

• Pay range: $65-$75 per hour (W2)
• Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and alignment with the role

Additional Details

• Location: Palo Alto, CA
• Schedule: Hybrid (2 days onsite)
• Contract opportunity with potential for extension

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Palo Alto, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $66.00 - $75.00/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 hybrid position in Palo Alto,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.