Sr. Software Engineer

WideNet Consulting Group; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Software Engineer to design and deliver secure financial applications. This fully remote position requires strong experience in software development, cloud architectures, and an understanding of secure coding practices. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Benefits

Health & Medical Benefits

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience required.
• Proficiency in programming languages including Python, Node.js, Java, C#.
• Experience developing scalable cloud-native systems.

Responsibilities

• Design secure and scalable systems for financial applications.
• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure quality.
• Collaborate with product, risk, and compliance teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

CI/CD

API Management Platforms

Job description

Job Description/Skills:
This position is fully remote in the US.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deliver secure, scalable systems and services that meet the rigorous demands of financial applications.
• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to industry standards.
• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, with a focus on resilience and fault tolerance.
• Build and maintain services deployed through automated CI/CD pipelines with strong controls and auditability.
• Implement user analytics, logging, monitoring, and instrumentation to support operational visibility and regulatory compliance.
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure reliability in a high-stakes environment.
• Collaborate with product, risk, and compliance teams to define business-critical requirements and design secure, compliant features.
• Participate in agile ceremonies to plan, estimate, and deliver robust financial software solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with strong design, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical, business, and compliance teams
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Node.js, Python, Java, or C#, with a strong preference in Python.
• Experience developing scalable, cloud-native systems—preferably on AWS—using containers or serverless architectures
• Deep understanding of secure software development practices, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure APIs
• Strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and proactive risk mitigation
• Commitment to high-quality code, including comprehensive test coverage, CI/CD pipelines, and production-readiness
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL data stores, with attention to secure data handling and access controls
• Background in building RESTful services and event-driven architectures with a security-first mindset
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and delivering iteratively
• Experience with API Management Platforms; Apigee knowledge is a plus, especially in securing and monitoring APIs

Pay Range:$70.00 – $80.00 per hour, depending upon experience.
Health & Medical Benefits, 401K, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Time applicable by state.

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