Senior Streaming Engineer — Real-Time Platform + Equity

Attentive

Wilmington (DE)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 69,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Attentive is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build scalable APIs and microservices, with a focus on event-driven architectures using Python and Kafka. You will own delivery, partner with Product Owners, and guide offshore teams.

The role targets cloud-native solutions on Azure or Google Cloud, deployed in Kubernetes environments, and requires strong system design and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

5+ years of software engineering experience.
Strong Python development experience.
Experience designing and implementing Kafka-based event-driven architectures.
Hands-on API and microservices development.
Experience with Kubernetes and either Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
Strong system design and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable APIs and microservices using Python and Kafka.
Build and maintain real-time event processing solutions and distributed systems.
Architect and implement cloud-native applications in Azure or GCP.
Develop and deploy solutions within Kubernetes environments.
Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to define technical solutions and execute delivery.
Partner with offshore developers while serving as the primary technical owner for assigned projects.
Lead design discussions and contribute to overall system architecture.

Skills

Python

Kafka

APIs

Microservices

Kubernetes

Azure

GCP

System design

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a team focused on building scalable, event‑driven applications that support pharmacy order and patient notification workflows. This engineer will take ownership of designing and developing APIs and microservices from concept through delivery, partnering closely with Product Owners and Project Managers to drive solutions to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable APIs and microservices using Python and Kafka
Build and maintain real‑time event processing solutions and distributed systems
Architect and implement cloud‑native applications in Azure or GCP
Develop and deploy solutions within Kubernetes environments
Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to define technical solutions and execute delivery
Partner with offshore developers while serving as the primary technical owner for assigned projects
Lead design discussions and contribute to overall system architecture

Compensation

$40-50/hour. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options
401k retirement account access with employer matching
Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law

Diversity & Inclusion

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Required Qualifications