Software Design Engineer
Talent Software Services
Redmond, WA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55–$65 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Automation, C++ Programming Language, Code Reviews, Computer Engineering, Computer Maintenance, Computer Science, Computer Software, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Quality, Data Structures, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Hardware Design, Intellectual Property (IP), Linux Operating System, Mainframe Computer, Microsoft ADO (ActiveX Data Object), Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Network Operations Center, Open Source, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Requirements Management, Rust Programming Language, Server Hardware, Server Programming/Applications, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Specification, Software Validation, System Migration, System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Data, Test Design, Test Harness, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Testing Servers, Unit Test, Vehicle Fleets
LOCATION
Redmond, WA
POSTED
Today
Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Software Design Engineer for a contract position in Redmond, WA. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.
Position Summary: The main function of a Software Engineer is to design, develop, implement, test, and maintain business and computer applications software or specialised utility programs, including mainframe and client/server applications, and major enhancements of existing systems
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Fine-tune and improve a variety of sophisticated software implementation projects
- Gather and analyze system requirements, document specifications, and develop software solutions to meet client needs and data
- Analyze and review enhancement requests and specifications
- Implement system software and customize to client requirements
- Prepare the detailed software specifications and test plans
- Code new programs to client's specifications and create test data for testing
- Modify existing programs to new standards and conduct unit testing of developed programs
- Create migration packages for system testing, user testing, and implementation
- Provide quality assurance reviews
- Perform post-implementation validation of software and resolve any bugs found during testing
- Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is to focus on security hardware and intellectual property. Their work is primarily open source, with some potential for internal code review.
- Key projects: This role will contribute to independently developing, testing, and troubleshooting security-related hardware and software across Windows and Linux environments in the Azure fleet. The remaining time is split between technical collaboration, design and test reviews, and documenting results, requiring strong debugging skills and adaptability as priorities change.
- A typical day in this role is largely hands‐on and engineering‐focused, with approximately 80% of time spent developing and testing security‐related hardware and software used in the Azure fleet. The engineer works independently on configuring test systems, writing and modifying test code, executing validation scenarios, troubleshooting issues, and refining automated test pipelines across Windows and Linux server environments. Around 10% of the day is spent in focused technical meetings to review designs, test results, or coordinate with developers, while the remaining 10% is dedicated to documentation and reporting of test outcomes. The role requires flexibility, strong debugging skills, and the ability to switch between projects as priorities evolve.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or a related field required
- 10+ years of experience required
- A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design large systems software design and development experience
- Experience performing in-depth troubleshooting and unit testing with both new and legacy production systems, experience in programming and experience with problem diagnosis and resolution.
- The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years of experience working at the intersection of hardware and software, with a strong background in testing and developing server‐class systems across Windows Server and Linux environments.
- They are proficient in C++ (with Python for automation), experienced in configuring and validating data-centre hardware, and comfortable designing automated test frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with open‐source development, Rust, or security‐sensitive systems is a strong plus. The candidate should be highly self‐directed, adaptable across projects, and effective at producing clear technical reports and test results.
- Minimum 8+ years of experience with test experience with data centre/server hardware.
- Minimum 8+ years of experience with development experience with C++ (and Python).
- Minimum 2+ years of experience with an understanding of CI/CD and ADO pipelines.
- The ideal resume would contain Rust experience, experience with open-source projects
If this job is a match for your background, we would be honoured to receive your application!
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