Software Development Engineer II

Job Description 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 If you are a motivated software engineer looking to make a tangible impact on a high-scale platform, we encourage you to apply today.

Location: Seattle, WA, US

Posted Date: 6/16/2025