Senior Software Engineer

Actalent; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enforce best coding practices and lead continuous improvement while scaling our platform to meet rising load. You will develop tools, templates, and contribute expertise in microservices, API development, and front-end work with JavaScript or Go.

This onsite role blends collaboration with autonomy in a high-growth environment. Candidates should have 7+ years SDLC experience, strong cloud architecture, and a passion for clean

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full software development lifecycle (SDLC) experience.
• Mastery of SDLC, SOLID principles, TDD/BDD, and clean code/architecture.
• 5-8+ years of experience with modern technologies like GoLang, GraphQL, gRPC, JavaScript, microservices, and NoSQL.
• 5-8+ years of applying cloud development patterns and best practices.
• 5+ years of proficiency in cloud-based architecture and automated release pipelines.
• 5-8+ years of API-first approach expertise with loosely coupled systems and domain-driven design.
• Must have at least 5 years of full-stack development experience, with a stronger focus on front-end development.

Responsibilities

• Enforce best coding practices and advocate for continuous improvement.
• Develop tools and templates for process improvements.
• Scale the platform to handle 1,000 times the current load while maintaining 100% uptime.
• Contribute expertise in microservices, API development, and front-end development with a focus on JavaScript or Golang.

Skills

SDLC experience

SOLID & TDD/BDD

Go/GraphQL/gRPC

Cloud patterns

CI/CD pipelines

API-first design

Full-stack frontend

Tools

JavaScript

Golang

NoSQL

microservices

Job description

Job Title: Senior Software EngineerJob Description

Join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to transforming workforce travel through cutting-edge technology. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will enforce best coding practices and advocate for continuous improvement. You will be responsible for developing tools and templates to enhance processes and scale the platform to handle significant increases in load while maintaining optimal uptime.

Responsibilities

• Enforce best coding practices and advocate for continuous improvement.
• Develop tools and templates for process improvements.
• Scale the platform to handle 1,000 times the current load while maintaining 100% uptime.
• Contribute expertise in microservices, API development, and front-end development with a focus on JavaScript or Golang.

Essential Skills

• At least 7 years of full software development lifecycle (SDLC) experience.
• Mastery of SDLC, SOLID principles, TDD/BDD, and clean code/architecture.
• 5-8+ years of experience with modern technologies like GoLang, GraphQL, gRPC, JavaScript, microservices, and NoSQL.
• 5-8+ years of applying cloud development patterns and best practices.
• 5+ years of proficiency in cloud-based architecture and automated release pipelines.
• 5-8+ years of API-first approach expertise with loosely coupled systems and domain-driven design.
• Must have at least 5 years of full-stack development experience, with a stronger focus on front-end development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in managing and planning technical debt.
• Strong focus on quality code and various testing approaches.
• Golang experience is a plus, but Java proficiency is required if not.
• Experience with JavaScript is beneficial, but Golang proficiency is required if not.
• Expertise in microservices and API development is essential (rated 10/10).

Work Environment

This role requires working in the office 4 days a week, with 1 day of flexible work-from-home. While there is no current flexibility on the office days, employees can choose their work-from-home day. The environment promotes innovation and collaboration, offering comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities in a supportive and impactful workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Scottsdale, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $155000.00 - $165000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Scottsdale,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.