Software Engineer (Software Developer)

ASGN Incorporated
King of Prussia, United States of America
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

King of Prussia, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
API
Agile Methodologies
Application Frameworks
Application Integration Architecture
Software Applications
Systems Engineering
Automation of Tests
Cloud Computing
Distributed Systems
Python
Scrum
Software Architecture
Systems Development Life Cycle
Selenium
Software Engineering
Systems Integration
Cypress
Backend
Kubernetes
Playwright
Front End Software Development
REST
Docker

Job description

We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services, application frameworks, and distributed systems supporting mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have experience developing modern backend software, integrating services through APIs and frameworks, and supporting containerized cloud-native environments. Candidates may be considered for Engineer II, III, or IV levels based on experience, technical depth, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain backend software applications and services.
  • Develop scalable APIs, framework components, and service integrations.
  • Build and support containerized applications using modern DevOps practices.
  • Collaborate with frontend engineers, systems engineers, architects, and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Participate in software architecture, design reviews, and technical planning activities.
  • Implement and maintain automated testing strategies and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application, integration, and performance issues.
  • Contribute to system integration efforts across distributed applications and services.
  • Support Agile development processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and peer reviews.
  • Deliver solutions throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements through deployment and sustainment.

Requirements

  • Experience developing software using one or more of the following languages: o Rust o C o Java

  • Experience developing backend applications, services, or frameworks.

  • Experience working with Docker and containerized application environments.

  • Experience with gRPC or service-oriented application development.

  • Experience participating in multiple phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

  • Experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions., * Experience with Kubernetes and Helm for container orchestration and deployment.

  • Experience developing RESTful APIs and services.

  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

  • Experience working across the full SDLC.

  • Experience in Agile development environments.

  • Experience with system-to-system or distributed application integration.

  • Experience in a Full Stack engineering role.

  • Experience building automated testing frameworks.

  • Experience using: o Selenium o Cypress o Playwright o Python

  • Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.

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