Staff Infrastructure Software Engineer

Job Summary Our client, a leading transportation provider, is seeking a Staff Infrastructure Software Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to help build and modernize a hybrid cloud infrastructure platform supporting millions of freight transactions daily. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing cloud-native infrastructure, backend services, APIs, and developer platforms while working across on-premises data centers, edge environments, and public cloud technologies. Contract Details Contract Type: Contract-to-Hire Contract Duration: 4 months Work Location: Remote (United States) Work Arrangement: 100% Remote within the contiguous 48 states Travel: Up to 20% Core Responsibilities Design, develop, and operate cloud-native infrastructure systems and services using modern programming languages and GitOps workflows Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) capabilities, including compute, storage, networking, databases, messaging, APIs, and serverless platforms Develop backend services, APIs, and developer-facing tools that improve infrastructure capabilities and the overall developer experience Design, implement, and support scalable hybrid cloud environments spanning data centers, edge devices, and public cloud platforms Implement and maintain observability, monitoring, alerting, and automated remediation solutions to ensure platform reliability and performance Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, participate in incident reviews, and contribute to a 24/7 on-call rotation Collaborate with application development teams, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor junior engineers Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) 6+ years of experience with modern programming languages used in infrastructure, including Go, Python, and/or Java 5+ years of experience with IaaS, PaaS, service mesh technologies, block/object storage, and Linux environments 3+ years of experience with streaming data services and SQL, NoSQL, and/or graph databases Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, GitOps, and DevOps practices Hands‑on experience with observability tools and platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry Experience with infrastructure security, secure coding practices, secrets management, and identity and access control Proven ability to independently deliver infrastructure features, contribute to architecture and design decisions, and collaborate across engineering teams Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field Experience engineering infrastructure platforms within public cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, DigitalOcean, or CoreWeave Hands‑on experience with OpenStack, Ceph, Kubernetes, DBaaS, service mesh, and API gateways Contributions to open‑source infrastructure or developer platform projects Experience supporting edge computing systems and hybrid cloud environments Proficiency with container‑based development and developer tooling Familiarity with application development frameworks and technologies such as React, Angular, Node.js, and Spring Boot Experience with infrastructure cost optimization, resource management, and sustainable infrastructure practices Key Competencies & Behaviors Ability to influence architectural decisions, lead technical discussions, and mentor junior engineers Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex infrastructure challenges Effective communication and partnership with cross‑functional engineering and application development teams Ability to learn new technologies quickly and navigate evolving infrastructure requirements Strong commitment to system reliability, security, scalability, and continuous improvement Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $51.00 and $74.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee‑Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee‑owned, women‑led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr KellyMitchell Group