Software Engineer

Our client, a global gaming leader, is hiring for a contract Software Engineer. This is a mostly remote position, with occasional onsite in Madison, Wisconsin, as needed. This is a full stack engineer position with a focus on front-end programming, RESTful API development, backend development with either Java, Golang, or Python, and will also include work with some DevOps tools (experience with cloud services, containerization, or automated deployment would be a huge plus). Contract Duration: 12-months initially; potential to extend Required Skills & Experience 6 years professional experience working with medium/large complex code bases Proven experience in Full Stack development Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Go, or Python Experience in REST API design and implementation DevOps experience Strong communication skills and work ethic Preferred Skills & Experience BS or MS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field. Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. In-depth database management, cloud technologies (AWS), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of React best practices, and ability to explain them to other developers Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines Automated deployment tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins) Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Experience with Agile development methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities Design and develop RESTful API Endpoints, ensuring high performance, scalability and maintainability. Collaborate with other Front-End Engineers and develop dynamic, responsive and user-friendly web applications. Define Data Models and database schemas and manage relational databases or NoSQL databases ensuring data integrity and performance. Build, manage and own deployment pipelines Create and maintain documentation of application design, configuration and maintenance. Provide accurate timelines for specific tasks assigned. Participate in scheduled on-call rotation and respond to emergencies.