Senior Software Engineer

  • Oakland, CA
  • Posted 44 days ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 71.00 - 75.00 per hour
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

Data quality
Streaming
Storage
Machine Learning (ML)
Modeling
Data engineering
Productivity
Technical drafting
Scala
C
PHP
Perl
Ruby
Apache Kafka
Data flow
Apache Spark
Akka
HTTP
JavaScript frameworks
RDBMS
Computer science
Software development
Scripting
Project management
System monitoring
Automated testing
Java
Python
R
C++
SQL
Database
Scrum
Agile
User experience
Software engineering
Operating systems
Linux
OS X
Microsoft Windows
Analytical skill
Leadership
Communication
Software deployment
Computer networking
Data storage
Quality assurance
Training
Management
Multitasking
Organizational Skills
Attention to detail
Budget
Problem solving
Network
Analytics
Web applications
Optimization
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer support
Online training
Artificial intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer in Oakland, California. In this role, you'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for designing and building scalable data pipelines and platforms. You'll work closely with data scientists and other team members to improve user experience and contribute to the technical growth of the team.

Responsibilities:

Design and build scalable data pipelines for generating features and training data
Scale the feature platform to handle multiple entities such as user and item level features and model-based features
Monitor data quality governance and discovery
Lead the design and building of our next generation Streaming Data Platform
Design our data models for optimal storage and retrieval to meet machine learning modeling needs
Contribute to shared Data Engineering tooling standards to improve productivity and quality
Participate actively in the technical growth of other team members and the processes that support overall team growth
Lead or participate in code and technical design reviews
Work with dynamic server-side OOP languages such as Scala, Java, C, PHP, Python, Perl, Ruby or similar
Work on production infrastructure including Kafka, BigQuery, Dataflow, Spark, Akka-Http, GRPC, BigTable, JavaScript frameworks, and SQL relational database schema design.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences or related field
Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer
Extensive experience in software development, scripting, and project management
Experience using system monitoring tools and automated testing frameworks
Proficient knowledge of coding languages including Java, Python, R Code, and C++
Knowledge and interest in computer systems and the latest technologies
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient knowledge of SQL databases and operating systems
Experience with Agile Scrum and Agile methodologies
Strong understanding of UX design
Experience with software engineering tools
Ability to document requirements and specifications
Familiarity with various operating systems (Linux, Mac OS, Windows)
Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
Ability to work independently and in team settings
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with software deployment and networking
Knowledge of Web App Frameworks and Storage Systems
Proficiency in Quality Assurance and training others
Experience in designing and implementing IT solutions
Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task
Excellent organizational skills
Attention to detail
Ability to foresee possible problems and prevent them by proactive work
Ability to follow strict deadlines and budget restrictions
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools
Understanding of complex web applications and systems optimization.

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