Software engineer iii

job summary:
We are seeking a Software Engineer (level III or IV) to join a high-performing IT team that is transforming operations from reactive crisis management to a proactive, resilient, always-on model. You will build full-stack solutions for an in-house complex custom document management control system for multiple business units that will include AI features.

This role is designed for engineers who thrive on autonomy and ownership. You will pick up work with minimal supervision, drive tasks through to completion, and collaborate closely with a team of high performers to deliver measurable impact on reliability and speed of response.

location: Charlotte, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $65 - 75 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Design & build full-stack solutions that integrate Angular front ends with Python services and APIs, running on AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Operational intelligence & AI : implement ML/LLM-powered capabilities (Chat Bot that includes AI integration) and integrate them into production workflows.
• Quality & resilience : deliver production-grade code with strong testing practices; build in reliability, security, and observability from the start.
• Agile execution : independently break down work, manage your backlog items, and provide clear progress updates; participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.
• Support and Enhancements: Design, build and help troubleshooting.
• Documentation & knowledge sharing : produce clear technical documentation and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Scope by level :
  • Software Engineer III : Own end-to-end delivery of complex features; contribute architectural input within a product area; work with minimal supervision.
  • Software Engineer IV : Lead design for multi-component systems; define patterns and guardrails; mentor peers; coordinate across teams to deliver cross-cutting initiatives.

qualifications:
Full-stack engineering experience, including modern front-end development with Angular, and back-end services with .Net/C#.

AWS infrastructure and cloud services experience (designing, deploying, and operating workloads in the cloud).

Proven ability to work independently, proactively pick up work, and carry tasks through to completion with high code quality.

Demonstrated success collaborating within an agile environment and communicating clearly with cross-functional partners.

Strong fundamentals in software engineering (clean code, testing, performance, security-minded development).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ElasticSearch or Solr

Experience applying AI tools to building software.

Depth in observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing) and building resilient, secure, and scalable cloud services.

Infrastructure as Code with Terraform: Experience defining and managing AWS infrastructure using Terraform (modules, workspaces, remote state, policy-as-code), with a focus on repeatable, secure, and observable deployments.

Experience shaping technical designs and mentoring engineers (especially relevant at level IV).

CAD Viewing software experience, nice to have.

Git Hub, Copilot and AI tools proficiency.

skills:
Agile execution,always-on,AWS cloud infrastructure,AWS infrastructure,Angular,Solr,AI integration,APIs,AI features,AI,back-end,Design & build,C#,high code quality,clean code,cloud services,code reviews,CAD,logging,document management,ElasticSearch,front-end development,Git,LLM-powered,Python,building software,software engineering,Terraform,communicating,resilient,resilience,reliability,proactive,minimal supervision,ability to work independently,proactively,Collaborative,continuous improvement,control system,crisis management,technical design,full-stack solutions,Full-stack engineering,observability practices,mentor,mentoring engineers,metrics,Operational intelligence,security,technical documentation,testing practices,testing,tracing,user experience,workflows

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.