Software Engineer 3 - Contingent

Our client, a leading organization in the financial services industry, is seeking a Software Engineer 3 - Contingent to join their team. As a Software Engineer 3 - Contingent, you will be part of the Software Engineering department supporting a mission-critical middleware platform used by numerous internal banking clients. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset which will align successfully in the organization.Job Title: Software Engineer 3 - ContingentLocation: Concord, CAPay Range:What's the Job?Consult on and participate in complex initiatives within Software Engineering, contributing to large-scale planning and deliverables.Review and analyze middleware services applications design, development, and engineering management challenges.Collaborate with client personnel to ensure compliance, resiliency, and operational excellence in high-volume environments.Support the evolution of platform architecture towards microservices, including containerization and cloud readiness.Engage in performance testing, stress testing, and load analysis to maintain system stability and performance under peak demand.What's Needed?4+ years of Software Engineering experience, demonstrated through work, training, military experience, or education.Prior experience with middleware services, web services/API design, and implementation in high-volume production environments.Leadership experience supporting, leading, and directing geographically distributed teams.Knowledge of cloud design principles, containerization (Kubernetes/OpenShift), and observability/monitoring tools such as Elastic, Kibana, Grafana, or Splunk.Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, with experience working in Agile environments using tools like Jira or Confluence. What's in it for me?Opportunity to work on mission-critical systems in a highly regulated financial environment.Engagement with cutting-edge technologies including cloud-native architectures and DevOps practices.Collaborative team environment supporting professional growth and development.Competitive project duration with potential for extension or conversion.Work in a hybrid setting with a flexible schedule, combining in-office and remote work.