Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Senior Software Engineer - BackendAre you a seasoned backend engineer with a passion for building high-performance, enterprise-scale systems? Join our client as a Senior Software Engineer - Backend and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cloud-native platforms and data-driven solutions. This is your chance to lead innovative projects, mentor talented engineers, and make a real impact in a dynamic, globally recognized organization.Job Details: Hybrid 2x a week Onsite in NYPermanent Full Time Permanent- Direct Hire$185,000 max rate W2** Client is not able to do any sponsorship of visa or C2C** Required SkillsStrong background in C++ with experience developing high-performance backend applicationsProven experience designing and building enterprise-scale distributed systems and microservicesHands-on expertise with AWS cloud services, Kubernetes, REST APIs, and microservices architectureProficiency in Java (Spring Boot), Python (FastAPI or similar), and related frameworksDeep understanding of scalable, reliable, and secure system designExperience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automationAbility to lead and mentor engineering teams, influence architecture decisions, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersSolid knowledge of relational databases, SQL tuning, and data access patternsExperience with modern software development lifecycle practices and Agile methodologiesNice to Have SkillsExperience with Kubernetes/EKS, Docker, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools like TerraformFamiliarity with Kafka, MSK, EventBridge, Redis, Valkey, MongoDB, or DynamoDBKnowledge of C#/.NET applications and servicesBackground in financial services, regulated environments, or data-heavy industriesExperience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, LangChain, LlamaIndex)Hands-on experience with event streaming, caching, and NoSQL databasesFamiliarity with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions and enterprise AI governanceBackground in data engineering, analytics ecosystems, or data lake architecturesPreferred Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3–5 years leading technical teamsEstimated Min Rate: $129500.00Estimated Max Rate: $185000.00What’s In It for You?We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)MetLife Voluntary BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401K Retirement Savings PlanDirect Deposit & weekly epayrollReferral Bonus ProgramsCertification and training opportunitiesNote: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. 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