Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software EngineerJob Description

This Senior Software Engineer role focuses on building highly scalable, reliable backend systems while contributing across the full stack with a stronger emphasis on front-end development. You will enforce best coding practices, drive continuous improvement, and develop tools and templates that enhance engineering processes. A key objective is to scale the platform to handle up to 1,000 times the current load while maintaining exceptional uptime and performance. You will work in a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and contribute to a modern cloud-native, microservices-based platform.

Responsibilities

• Enforce best coding practices and champion clean code, clean architecture, and SOLID principles across the engineering team.

• Advocate for and implement continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and workflows.

• Develop tools, templates, and frameworks that streamline processes and improve engineering efficiency.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices that support an API-first architecture.

• Scale the platform to handle up to 1,000 times the current load while maintaining near-100% uptime and high performance.

• Apply full software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices from requirements analysis and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

• Implement and maintain robust automated testing strategies, including TDD/BDD and other testing approaches, to ensure high-quality code.

• Design and implement cloud-based architectures using modern cloud development patterns and best practices.

• Build and maintain automated release pipelines to support continuous integration and continuous delivery.

• Develop and maintain APIs, ensuring they are reliable, secure, and optimized for performance in loosely coupled, domain-driven systems.

• Contribute as a full stack developer with a strong focus on front-end development, collaborating closely with front-end teams to deliver seamless user experiences.

• Work with modern technologies such as GoLang, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, GraphQL, gRPC, microservices, and NoSQL databases where applicable.

• Manage and plan technical debt, making thoughtful trade-offs and ensuring long-term maintainability of the codebase.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a supportive, idea-sharing culture to deliver impactful features and improvements.

• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture planning to uphold high engineering standards.

• Contribute to an environment where engineers strive to make a difference, grow with the company, and commit to long-term success.

Essential Skills

• At least 7 years of full software development lifecycle (SDLC) experience.

• Mastery of SDLC, SOLID principles, TDD/BDD, and clean code/clean architecture practices.

• 5–8+ years of experience with modern technologies such as GoLang, GraphQL, gRPC, JavaScript, microservices, and NoSQL.

• 5–8+ years of applying cloud development patterns and best practices in production environments.

• At least 5 years of proficiency in cloud-based architecture and automated release pipelines.

• 5–8+ years of experience working with an API-first approach, loosely coupled systems, and domain-driven design.

• At least 5 years of full stack development experience with a stronger focus on front-end development.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and plan technical debt in complex systems.

• Strong focus on writing high-quality code and applying various testing approaches, including TDD/BDD.

• Expert-level experience with microservices (rated 10/10).

• Expert-level experience with APIs (rated 10/10).

• Back-end focused engineering experience with the ability to collaborate effectively on front-end features.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with GoLang is highly valued; if GoLang is not present, strong Java experience is required.

• JavaScript experience is highly valued; if JavaScript is not present, strong GoLang experience is required.

• Experience with TypeScript and Python is beneficial for full stack and tooling work.

• Familiarity with GraphQL and gRPC for building modern, efficient APIs.

• Experience working with NoSQL databases in a microservices environment.

• Experience in environments that emphasize continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated pipelines.

• Desire to work in an innovative, high-impact environment focused on transforming and optimizing complex workflows.

• Motivation to grow with the company, contribute over the long term, and make a meaningful difference through technology.

Work Environment

This role is based primarily in an office setting with a hybrid schedule. You will work on-site 4 days per week and remotely 1 day per week. The specific work-from-home day is flexible and can be chosen in coordination with the team, project needs, and office coverage. At this time, the on-site requirement is not flexible, but employees have the autonomy to select their preferred remote day. The environment is collaborative and supportive, encouraging teamwork, open communication, and the sharing of ideas. You will work with modern technologies such as GoLang, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, microservices, APIs, GraphQL, gRPC, and cloud-based platforms. The company emphasizes innovation, career growth, and impactful work, supported by a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life insurance, and other benefits. The workplace culture values individuals who want to make a difference, grow with the organization, and commit to long-term success.

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.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Scottsdale,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.

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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.