Contract Software Engineer: Linux & Elasticsearch Expert

Energy Innovation Corp; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 73,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Software Engineer in Portland to build robust Java/Express.js solutions, with a base salary of $73,000–$105,000. The role targets mid-level engineers with at least 3 years of experience and a contract schedule.

Expect a growth path, mentorship, and a team that values practical, reliable software. The posting notes steady contract work and a stable environment where collaboration and accountability are prized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Practical Linux skills sharpened in a contract setting.
• Experience thriving in a deadline-driven, contracting environment.
• A ME work history or strong reasons you’ll thrive in this market.

Responsibilities

• Keep the Creativity service humming through Portland’s holiday traffic surge.
• Translate business requirements into technical specs and tasks.
• Mentor mid-level engineers through their first Elasticsearch on-call.
• Carry an Elasticsearch feature through code freeze without destabilizing the system.
• Backfill test coverage on risky areas of the codebase.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents across Linux-based apps.
• Spike a Creativity proof of concept quickly when a decision is needed.

Skills

Deadline-driven mindset

Team mentorship

Contract work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Linux

Elasticsearch

Job description

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Software Engineer in Portland to build robust Java/Express.js solutions, with a base salary of $73,000–$105,000. The role targets mid-level engineers with at least 3 years of experience and a contract schedule.

Expect a growth path, mentorship, and a team that values practical, reliable software. The posting notes steady contract work and a stable environment where collaboration and accountability are prized.