Software Engineer II

Brooksource; Keystone (IN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking a Software Engineer II to join a collaborative Agile team building modern, cloud-native applications. You will contribute to backend development, design event-driven architectures, and deliver secure APIs and microservices in AWS, with 3-5 years of experience.

This 6-month contract-to-hire role is located at Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). Compensation is $45-48/hour (W-2) and strong opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency with C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Python, SQL and AWS.
• Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven applications.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile development practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using C#, .NET 8+, ASP.NET Core, Python, and SQL.
• Build and enhance scalable REST APIs and backend services.
• Develop and support microservices-based architectures.
• Write clean, maintainable, and high-quality code following engineering best practices.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and production support.

Skills

C#

.NET

ASP.NET Core

Python

SQL

AWS

REST APIs

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

CI/CD

Agile development

Communication

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

CloudWatch

Job description

Location: Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)

Schedule: 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $45-48/hour (W-2)

Overview

Our client is seeking a Software Engineer II to join a collaborative Agile engineering team responsible for building and enhancing modern, cloud-native applications. This role is ideal for an engineer with 3-5 years of experience developing scalable backend systems, designing event-driven architectures, and delivering secure APIs and microservices within AWS.

The engineer will contribute to business-critical applications, partner closely with product and engineering teams, and play a key role in ongoing cloud modernization initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys backend development, cloud engineering, and working within a modern microservices environment.

What You'll Be Working On

Backend Application Development

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using C#, .NET 8+, ASP.NET Core, Python, and SQL.
• Build and enhance scalable REST APIs and backend services.
• Develop and support microservices-based architectures.
• Write clean, maintainable, and high-quality code following engineering best practices.

Cloud & AWS Engineering

• Develop cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services including:
• Lambda
• S3
• SQS
• SNS
• EventBridge
• Step Functions
• API Gateway
• DynamoDB
• Support system scalability, security, and performance within AWS environments.
• Assist with cloud infrastructure and deployment automation initiatives.

Event-Driven Architecture

• Design and implement event-driven systems utilizing pub/sub patterns.
• Build asynchronous processing workflows that improve system reliability and performance.
• Contribute to distributed systems design and architecture discussions.

DevOps & Production Support

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes utilizing Azure DevOps and Git-based workflows.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production applications using CloudWatch and other observability tools.
• Identify opportunities for performance optimization and operational improvements.
• Support production stability and incident resolution efforts.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency with C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Python, SQL, and AWS.
• Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven applications.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile development practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Why Join?

• Work with modern technologies including AWS, .NET 8, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Join a collaborative Agile team focused on innovation and modernization.
• Gain experience supporting large-scale cloud-native applications.
• Strong opportunity for long-term growth through a contract-to-hire model.
• Competitive pay and hybrid work flexibility.

Disclaimer

Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay Disclaimer

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.