Job Title: Software Engineer III
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Onsite in Redmond, WA
Summary:

• Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience building data-intensive backend infrastructure services, familiar with performance/quality evaluation, with a basic understanding of AI agent workflows.
• Client is seeking a Temporary Software Engineer to support time-bound engineering initiatives. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software systems in collaboration with cross-functional partners.

Top 3 Must-Have Skills:
Backend Software Development

• 3+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining data-intensive backend infrastructure services.
• Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., C++, Java, Python, Go).

Software Design & Quality

• Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with performance and quality evaluation of backend systems.

Modern Development Workflows

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with AI agent workflows or basic understanding of AI/ML concepts.
• Experience troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving both production and non-production issues.
• Exposure to distributed systems or cloud infrastructure.
• Participation in on-call or operational support rotations.
• Knowledge of security, privacy, and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, test, and maintain software features and services aligned to project objectives  
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and contribute to code reviews  
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production and non-production issues as needed  
• Collaborate with product, design, data, and infrastructure partners to deliver scoped outcomes  
• Participate in on-call or operational support processes if required for the assignment  
• Follow client security, privacy, and engineering best practices applicable to the work

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience  
• Experience developing software in one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python, Go)  
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles  
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and modern development workflows (e.g., CI/CD)  
• Ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly  
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the assignment

How is success defined:

• Perform day-to-day responsibilities.
• Work autonomously, navigate ambiguity, and collaborate cross-functionally.

What makes this role interesting:

• Unique opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, tackling complex challenges with cutting-edge technology and data.

Value Added/Experience Gained:

• You will collaborate with world-class experts in a dynamic environment that fosters creativity, impact, and continuous learning, driving breakthroughs that shape the future of client's products and services.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 75.00/hr.