Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Software Engineer for a Remote position with a Leading Technology Firm located in Menlo Park, CA. This is a 7+ month contract opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented Software Engineer who will build and maintain internal tools, automate workflows, and set technical best practices for our client's legal department. The successful candidate will enjoy collaborating with a variety of technical and non-technical cross-functional partners to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain full-stack internal tools to streamline workflows
- Automate processes and workflows using modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Hack)
- Build and enhance backend systems to support data management and operational needs
- Establish and advise on technical best practices for software development, including code quality, security, and scalability
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g., attorneys, Data Science, Data Engineering) to gather requirements and provide technical counsel
- Create and maintain internal documentation for tools, systems, and workflows
- Stay up to date on new technologies and internal systems relevant to operational excellence
Requirements: - 8+ years of experience in software engineering
- Expert in C++, C, Java, Hack, or equivalent non-pythonic language (Java and PHP experience strongly preferred)
- Expert in Python
- Experience developing command-line interfaces and shell scripts (e.g., Bash) in Unix/Linux environments
- Strong self-starter with expert collaboration skills; experience leading cross-functional efforts to build tooling end-to-end with minimal oversight
- Experience serving as a technical liaison and working with non-technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical requirements
- Experience with QA testing
- Strong organization and documentation skills
- Experience developing and maintaining monitoring & alerting systems, serving as an oncall, and fixing issues as they arise
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing technical documentation and incident reports
Desired skills: - Based on the West Coast
- Experience building enterprise web apps and internal tools end-to-end
- Experience working on projects in the legal, privacy, or security space
Pay range up to: $115.00 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include: - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.