Software Development Engineer II

Job Description

Location: On-site Seattle, WA

Duration: 7 Month Contract (Potential for Extension)

Start Date: ASAP

Interview Process: 1-Round Virtual Interview (May Include Coding Assessment)

Position Overview:

A leading technology team is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to contribute to a high-throughput communications platform that delivers millions of personalized messages at scale. This role is ideal for a skilled engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building scalable, reliable systems that directly impact end users.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the migration of critical services from Java 8 to Java 17/21

Design and develop scalable front-end and back-end solutions for mobile, web, and email communications

Collaborate with product managers, scientists, and engineers to deliver high-quality features

Improve CI/CD pipeline health and implement automation to meet new freshness standards

Develop dashboards and implement integration and canary testing

Ensure system reliability and operational excellence during service transitions

Key Projects:

Migrate 35 services from Java 8 to Java 17 by year-end

Automate infrastructure pipelines to reduce code freshness cycle from 12 weeks to 4 weeks

Execute operational excellence initiatives to maintain platform stability and performance

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

3–5 years of professional software development experience

Strong proficiency in Java

Experience with native AWS services (e.g., AWS CDK, AWS CloudFormation)

Solid understanding of Unix/Linux environments

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Full-time