Senior Software Engineer

Protingent; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 77,145 - 130,872; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Insurance plan options

Education/certification reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k plan

Job summary

Protingent is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in web application development and advanced programming skills in Python and JavaScript. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing software based on user requirements.

The position offers a contract employment type with a pay rate ranging from $56 to $95 per hour, and flexibility for remote work. Benefits include competitive salaries, insurance plan options, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in web application development.
• 3+ years in-depth experience with Django and DRF.
• 3+ years in-depth experience with at least one JavaScript framework such as Vue3.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, document, and test software.
• Identify and prioritize tasks without explicit assignments.
• Support verification and validation efforts.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Django

Vue3

Git

Software Testing

Software Development Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

IDEs

Profilers

Debuggers

Test Frameworks

Packaging Tools

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Software Engineer opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, document, and test software based on formally defined requirements and bug reports from the in‑house user base.
• Design and implement refactorizations and maintenance to maximize near‑ and long‑term productivity of users and developers.
• Identify and prioritize tasks without them being explicitly assigned to you.
• Support verification and validation efforts to prove that the code meets specifications and is correct.
• Systematically identify performance or productivity bottlenecks; design and implement solutions to eliminate them.
• Perform administrative data management operations on the backend based on user and management needs.
• Understand and translate new feature requests into formal software requirements.
• Train and support reactor designers to use the software system.
• Provide mentoring to other developers.
• Support software build and testing systems (e.g., Jenkins and related dashboards).
• Support server configuration and maintenance needs.
• Facilitate design reviews for ongoing developments to keep the review/approval process as productive as possible.
• Review proposed code changes and provide detailed feedback before allowing it to go live.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements for software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of Engineering.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in web application development.
• Advanced programming skills in Python and JavaScript.
• 3+ years in‑depth experience with Django and DRF.
• 3+ years in‑depth experience with at least one JavaScript framework such as Vue3.
• 3+ years regularly writing software tests.
• Advanced capabilities with software development tools, including Git, IDEs, profilers, debuggers, test frameworks, and packaging tools.
• Ability to focus and comfort with delivering a challenging project under evolving conditions and rapid‑paced development.
• Professionalism to work within the robust regulatory environment of nuclear reactor design and construction, with a strong commitment to software best practices.
• Strong communication skills desired.
• Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.

Employment Details

• Employment type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $56‑$95 per hour
• Location: Bellevue, WA or 100% Remote
• Travel Required: 0‑5%
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status.

Benefits

Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre‑tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.