Software Engineer IV

Job Title Software Engineer IV Location: Menlo Park, California Job Type Full-time, 6-month, On-Going Contract, W2 Schedule Monday – Friday, Remote/ Onsite preferred Pay Range $89.45 - $104.82 per hour Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future. Job Description Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy efficient Python scripts to parse, collect, and process large-scale web datasets. Build and optimize complex SQL queries that support data processing and analytics workflows. Develop clean, scalable, and high-performance software following established engineering standards. Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to ensure system reliability and performance. Create and maintain technical documentation to support long-term application sustainability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical updates on project progress. Support the development and maintenance of data-processing pipelines and applications. Requirements 6+ years of professional software engineering experience. Advanced proficiency in Python development. Strong experience working in Linux environments. Hands-on experience writing and maintaining shell scripts. Expertise in SQL query development and optimization. Experience contributing to large-scale software development projects. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging capabilities. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative team environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience developing web scraping, data acquisition, or data ingestion solutions. Experience processing and managing large-scale datasets. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD methodologies. Exposure to infrastructure automation and deployment tools. Understanding of data analytics concepts. Foundational knowledge of machine learning applications. Previous experience working in high-scale technology environments. Skills Python Development SQL Query Optimization Linux Administration Shell Scripting (Bash) Web Scraping & Data Collection Data Processing Pipelines Software Debugging & Troubleshooting Code Reviews & Engineering Best Practices Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) DevOps & CI/CD Technical Documentation Cross-Functional Collaboration Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline required. Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field preferred. #INDPRO