Senior Software Engineer

Title: Senior Backend Software EngineerLocation: Santa Monica CA (Onsite)Type: ContractDuration: 19 MonthsLooking for a dedicated Senior Software Engineer to be a key contributor to the team while driving the technical design, implementation, and improvement of services.ResponsibilitiesDesign well-architected solutions and deliver on them with code that is easy to develop and maintainLead technical design and implementation of new featuresParticipate in project phasing and delivery together with your manager, team lead and Technical Project ManagersIdentify areas of improvement in our systems and workflowsMentor junior and mid-level engineersBasic Qualifications5+ years of software development experienceJava & Python experienceRelational databases (MySQL, Postgres), and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB)Event or pub/sub driven architecture (Kafka, Kinesis)Solid understanding of AWS (Lambda, Kinesis, SQS/SNS, DynamoDB, etc.)Deep understanding of core CS fundamentals, OOP principles, data structures, and algorithmsPreferred QualificationsExperience with Graph databases (Neo4j), Terraform and GraphQL is a big plusEducationSTEM degree, plus 5 years relevant experienceCompensation:The estimated pay range for this position is USD $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr and is an Exempt role.Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.Benefits:We offer comprehensive benefit options which vary depending on role, location, and employment type. The Talent Acquisition Partner can share more details about compensation or benefits for the specific role during the hiring process.