Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software EngineerJob Description

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will enforce best coding practices and champion continuous improvement. Your role includes developing tools and templates to enhance processes and scaling our platform to handle 1,000 times the current load while maintaining 100% uptime.

Responsibilities

• Enforce best coding practices and advocate for continuous improvement.
• Develop tools and templates for process improvements.
• Scale the platform to handle 1,000 times the current load while maintaining 100% uptime.

Essential Skills

• At least 7 years of full software development lifecycle (SDLC) experience.
• Mastery of SDLC, SOLID principles, TDD/BDD, and clean code/architecture.
• 5-8+ years of experience with modern technologies like GoLang, GraphQL, gRPC, JavaScript, microservices, and NoSQL.
• 5-8+ years of applying cloud development patterns and best practices.
• 5+ years proficiency in cloud-based architecture and automated release pipelines.
• 5-8+ years of API-first approach expertise with loosely coupled systems and domain-driven design.
• At least 5 years as a full stack developer, with a stronger focus on the front-end.
• Experience in managing and planning technical debt.
• Strong focus on quality code and various testing approaches.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Golang is nice to have, but Java is essential.
• JavaScript is nice to have, or alternatively, must have Golang.
• Expertise in Microservices and API (10/10 rating).

Work Environment

The work environment involves being in the office four days a week with one flexible WFH day, depending on project load and team presence. The environment is dynamic and forward-thinking, promoting career growth, collaboration, and impactful work. Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, and life insurance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Scottsdale, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $155000.00 - $165000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

I will have the benefits after the meeting on the 10th.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Scottsdale,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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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.