Sr. Software/platform Engineer

Senior Software/Platform Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software/Platform Engineer to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This long-term contract position focuses on advancing technical solutions through platform modernization, risk mitigation, and security enhancements while retiring outdated systems. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise, adapt quickly to enterprise environments, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing applications, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines to identify areas for improvement and modernization.
• Assess legacy systems for risks, limitations, and opportunities for upgrades or replacements.
• Plan and implement strategies for system migrations, upgrades, or retirements.
• Utilize modern DevOps practices and cloud-based solutions to enhance system performance and security.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and internal teams to address dependencies and optimize workflows.
• Document technical decisions, processes, and provide detailed implementation support.
• Deliver post-implementation support, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer and system reliability.
• Upgrade and manage messaging platforms such as RabbitMQ, ElasticSearch/Kibana, and related technologies.
• Refactor codebases to remove outdated dependencies, introducing innovative tools and solutions.
• Implement and configure security tools like Snyk to address vulnerabilities and improve release quality.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, .NET, JavaScript, and Node.js.
• Experience with cloud services, including Azure DevOps and Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and database management, including MongoDB.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Expertise in system upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and application modernization.
• Knowledge of messaging systems like RabbitMQ and Azure Service Bus.
• Ability to work with tools for security vulnerability management, such as Snyk.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering or related roles.