Software Engineer (DevOps) (Contractor)

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join our team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is a long-term contract opportunity ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building scalable, high-quality software solutions. We are a full DevOps team leveraging cutting-edge, serverless AWS technologies, with a strong focus on Python, Concourse, GitHub Actions, and observability through the ELK stack. Our engineering culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and shared ownership.

4 days per week onsite in Philadelphia, 1 day remote

Key Responsibilities

Participate in the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and support.

Analyze requirements and implement solutions using Java, Python, and AWS Cloud Services (or equivalent).

Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure high-quality code.

Collaborate with clients during end-to-end testing, addressing issues and preparing for production deployment.

Create and maintain release documentation, including change summaries and deployment notes.

Deploy changes to production using Concourse or GitHub Actions in a controlled release process.

Provide production support, respond to system alerts, and resolve platform issues.

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and QA.

Availability for weekend work, variable schedules, and overtime as needed.

Required Skills

Proficiency in Java and Python

Experience with Spring Boot

Strong understanding of AWS or equivalent cloud platforms

Familiarity with REST API development

Knowledge of asynchronous workflow-based systems

Experience with GitHub Actions, Concourse, and the ELK stack

Understanding of agentic workflows and AI-driven systems is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in high-scale, customer-facing platforms

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Passion for automation and continuous improvement

Hybrid remote