Senior Software Engineer

To Apply for this Job Click HereLocation: Charlotte, NCSchedule: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per weekEmployment Type: Contract with potential to convertConversion: Candidates must be eligible for conversionPosition OverviewOur client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer operating at a Senior/Lead level to design, develop, support, and evolve enterprise-scale cloud and data platforms.This is a hands-on engineering role combining software development, AWS cloud engineering, data platforms, infrastructure automation, and technical leadership. The ideal candidate will be comfortable writing production code while also helping drive technical direction, architecture decisions, engineering standards, and platform improvements.A hands-on technical coding assessment is part of the interview process. Recent, strong coding experience is required.Minimum Qualifications10+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, platform engineering, or a related field5+ years of hands-on AWS experience building or engineering enterprise-scale cloud platforms3+ years of hands-on Terraform / Infrastructure as Code experience3+ years of production Kubernetes and Docker experience3+ years of professional Python and/or Java development3+ years of enterprise data platform experienceDemonstrated experience developing both data lakes and data pipelinesRecent hands-on coding experience within the last 1–2 yearsStrong technical leadership skills without requiring formal people-management experienceAbility to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersTechnical SkillsAWSHands-on experience with enterprise AWS environments, including:LambdaEKSS3RDS/PostgreSQLAWS Glue – Catalog, ETL, CrawlersAthenaLake FormationIAMSecrets ManagerAPI GatewaySoftware EngineeringPython and/or JavaSQLAPI developmentMicroservicesEvent-driven architectureGitCI/CDAutomated testing and deploymentData PlatformsExperience building and supporting enterprise data platforms, including:Data lakesData pipelinesDistributed data processingApache FlinkApache HudiApache IcebergData cataloging and governanceInfrastructure & ContainersTerraform EnterpriseInfrastructure as CodeKubernetesDockerKubernetes-based microservicesProduction cloud environmentsAutomation and platform engineeringKey ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, test, and support cloud-native software and platform servicesDevelop APIs, automation, and self-service platform capabilitiesBuild and maintain scalable data lakes and data pipelinesTroubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysisImprove platform reliability, observability, security, and performanceDevelop reusable engineering patterns and standardsParticipate in architecture and design reviewsMentor engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and collaborationTranslate complex or ambiguous business needs into scalable technical solutionsPartner with Product, Architecture, Cybersecurity, and engineering teamsHelp shape the technical direction and long-term roadmap for enterprise data platformsPreferred ExperienceKafka and Kafka Schema RegistryAWS Step Functions, SNS, SQS, Aurora, EMR, and RedshiftCloudWatch and CloudTrailConcourseVault or other secrets-management platformsCloud migration initiativesKubernetes-based microservicesObservability and monitoringDistributed data systemsLeadership & CommunicationThis position requires an engineer who can operate beyond individual development tasks and provide technical leadership.The successful candidate will:Drive technical discussions and design decisionsEvaluate solutions for scalability, security, maintainability, and enterprise impactPromote automation, standardization, and reusable solutionsMentor and support other engineersProactively communicate project status, risks, and technical issuesCreate clear technical documentationCollaborate effectively with distributed teams and stakeholdersLocation & Work ScheduleCharlotte, NC is a firm requirement. Candidates must currently be located in the Charlotte area or be willing to relocate.This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite per week. Candidates seeking a fully remote or remote-anywhere position will not be considered.Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is a Senior Software Engineer, Lead Software Engineer, Senior Platform Engineer, Senior Cloud Engineer, or Senior Data Platform Engineer with strong hands-on development experience and a track record of leading technical initiatives.Core requirements:10+ years overall experience | 5+ years AWS | 3+ years Terraform | 3+ years Kubernetes/Docker | 3+ years Python/Java | Enterprise data lake + data pipeline experience | Recent hands-on codingTo Apply for this Job Click HereEqual Employment Opportunity Statement Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.