Software Engineer

Description

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team in Burlingame, California, supporting the design and delivery of modern software solutions that connect field operations with back-office systems. This is a Long-term Contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to cloud-based services, scalable APIs, and user-facing applications while working in an Agile environment. The role calls for a strong technical contributor who can help shape architecture decisions, improve system reliability, and partner with engineers and stakeholders across teams to deliver practical, high-impact solutions.

Responsibilities:
Lead the design and implementation of scalable software components across data pipelines, service layers, and orchestration workflows.
Build and enhance cloud-based services that collect, process, and persist data for connected platforms and applications.
Create and maintain APIs within a microservices architecture to support communication between IoT-enabled systems and end-user tools.
Develop web interfaces and service-to-service integrations by consuming cloud API endpoints and translating business needs into technical solutions.
Investigate production issues, diagnose platform problems, and deliver effective fixes to improve system performance and stability.
Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and testing activities to ensure software quality and alignment with engineering standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and business stakeholders to assess new features, estimate effort, and validate solutions in real-world environments, including construction site settings when needed.
Mentor less experienced engineers by sharing development best practices, encouraging strong teamwork, and supporting technical growth.
Contribute to event-driven system design and help advance the adoption of modern cloud technologies and engineering approaches.
Perform unit and system-level validation to confirm that enhancements and changes meet functional and reliability expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
Strong experience developing software with Java and Python in engineering environments.
Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS, including service development and integration patterns.
Proficiency in API development, microservices architecture, and event-driven design principles.
Experience building user interfaces with web technologies such as React and integrating them with backend services.
Familiarity with Agile Scrum practices, collaborative development workflows, and tools commonly used for engineering delivery such as Atlassian products.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, contribute to design reviews, and work effectively with stakeholders across teams.
Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills with a commitment to engineering best practices and high-quality delivery.

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