• Software Developer - Java / AWS / Kafka (Contract)

    Robert Half Technology (Sunnyvale, CA)


    Description

    We are looking for an experienced Software Developer to join our team in Sunnyvale, California, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of cloud-based platforms designed to optimize residential and business internet connectivity experiences. This position requires strong hands-on programming skills, collaborative teamwork, and the ability to work onsite four days a week.

     

    Employment Type: Contract

     

    Team Size: ~20 (Development + DevOps)

     

    Work Environment: Agile, fast-paced, startup-like culture

    About the Role:

    This is a hands-on software development role within a technology and product organization focused on delivering seamless internet connectivity experiences for residential and business users. The team is responsible for building and maintaining a cloud-based platform that collects and manages data from home routers and mesh networks to ensure optimal user experience.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java

    + Work with AWS-based cloud infrastructure, especially in data pipelining (e.g., SNS, SQS)

    + Collaborate with QA and developers to gather requirements, build tools, and write test cases

    + Participate in Agile development cycles with bi-weekly deployments

    + Contribute to the design, development, and testing of new features

    + Troubleshoot and resolve production issues

    + Document APIs and system architecture

    Requirements

    Required Skills & Experience:

    + Minimum 5 years of hands-on software development experience

    + Strong proficiency in Java and AWS

    + Experience with Kafka (or similar messaging tools)

    + Familiarity with Cassandra or other NoSQL databases

    + Experience developing RESTful APIs

    + Excellent communication and presentation skills

    + Comfortable working in a fast-paced, Agile environment with frequent deployments

    Nice to Have:

    + Experience with Python

    + Background in startup environments or fast-moving teams

    + Familiarity with cloud-based data management and connectivity platforms

     

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