Software Engineer
About the role
We’re looking for a backend software engineer who thrives on building and operating high-scale, distributed systems in production. This role is centered around platform services that power real-time, always-on systems, where performance, reliability, and system health are critical.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Designing and building backend services that support high-throughput, real-time data systems
- Operating services in production, including monitoring, debugging, and performance tuning
- Improving system reliability by identifying bottlenecks, reducing latency, and preventing failures
- Building and scaling event-driven architectures and distributed systems
- Collaborating across teams to design systems that are resilient, efficient, and easy to operate
What We’re Looking For
- Experience building backend services in a microservices or distributed systems environment
- Hands-on experience working with production systems (debugging issues, improving performance, supporting deployments)
- Exposure to event-driven systems, messaging, or streaming architectures
- Experience working in cloud-based, containerized environments
- Strong understanding of system performance, scalability, and reliability
What Makes This Role Interesting
- Work on systems where performance and uptime truly matter
- Own services end-to-end in a “you build it, you run it” environment
- Solve real-world challenges around scale, latency, and system reliability
- Be part of a team building modern platform systems that support real-time, data-driven applications
Career Path
The pay range for this position is $66.00 - $75.00/hr. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and alignment with the role.
Additional Details
- Location: Palo Alto, CA
- Schedule: Hybrid (2 days onsite)
- Job Type & Location: Contract position based out of Palo Alto, CA.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
About TEKsystems
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions.
About TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.