Senior Software Engineer

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications and distributed systems in Nashville. Strong programming skills in Java or Python, plus cloud technologies and microservices are required.

The role involves building RESTful APIs, working with Docker and Kubernetes, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines while guiding teams through Agile practices and architectural discussions. 12+ month engagement with extensions possible.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering and application development.
• Strong programming experience in Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience with microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of SQL and databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
• Experience with Git, automated testing, and CI/CD.
• Strong understanding of system design and software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend applications and microservices.
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate enterprise applications.
• Develop high-performance applications using Java, Python, or similar languages.
• Participate in system design, architecture discussions, and code reviews.
• Improve application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Mentor developers and provide technical guidance; lead delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineering teams.
• Follow Agile development practices and maintain code quality.

Skills

Java

Python

Node.js

Microservices

Distributed systems

REST APIs

SQL

Git

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer

Location

Nashville, TN

Duration

12 Months + Extension

Bill Rate

$85/hour (C2C)

Job Type

W-2, 1099, C2C

Client

To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, H4-EAD, Other

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications and distributed systems. The ideal candidate should have strong programming experience in Java or Python, cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and modern software development practices.

Application Architecture & Development

• Design and develop scalable backend applications and microservices.
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate enterprise applications.
• Develop high-performance applications using Java, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Participate in system design, architecture discussions, and code reviews.
• Improve application performance, reliability, and scalability.

Cloud-Native Engineering

• Develop and deploy applications using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications.
• Implement infrastructure automation using Terraform.
• Build CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions.

Core Engineering Skills

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering and application development.
• Strong programming experience in Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience with microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of SQL and databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
• Experience with Git, automated testing, and CI/CD.
• Strong understanding of system design and software architecture.

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Troubleshoot complex application and production issues.
• Mentor developers and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineering teams.
• Follow Agile development practices and maintain code quality.
• Experience with event-driven architecture and Kafka is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.