> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2711694-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2711694-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Lucid Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, Node.Js, Redis, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Backend, Gitlab, Atlassian Tools, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/22DDB1687A2BB55C5C ## About the Role We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary Agile delivery team, working on the development and enhancement of modern, cloud-based services and APIs. The successful candidate will have strong Back End development experience using Node.js, with hands-on exposure to AWS, Kafka and RESTful API development., * Strong commercial experience with Node.js, particularly Express * Design, development and integration of REST APIs * Hands-on experience with Redis * Strong experience with Kafka, specifically integrating and interacting with Kafka using Node.js * Good working knowledge of AWS cloud services * Experience using GitLab for source control and CI/CD workflows * Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams * Comfortable working with Jira and Confluence * Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, testing and maintainable code Desirable Experience: * Previous experience delivering software within UK Government or wider public-sector environments * Experience working on large-scale, highly available digital services * Knowledge of CASA or similar application/service architectures would be advantageous We are looking for a proactive engineer who can quickly integrate into an established delivery team and contribute across the software development life cycle. ## Related Videos - [Grappling With Clunky Old Software? Start by Understanding What’s Inside!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1189-grappling-with-clunky-old-software-start-by-understanding-what-s-inside) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! What changed and what you can do today with Node.js](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100011-stop-using-node-js-like-in-2020-what-changed-and-what-you-can-do-today-with-node-js) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk)