Software Engineer V

1 Month ago • 7 Years + • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Onward Search seeks a Software Engineer V for a Global online marketplace platform. The role involves developing scalable backend systems using microservices, .NET Core, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, focusing on catalog and order domain improvements. Responsibilities include building backend systems (datastores, APIs, event streams) supporting next-generation catalog, omni-channel inventory, price points, and order systems; ensuring high performance and scalability; and working with internal teams for integration and iterative improvements. This is a contract opportunity located in Alaska and is fully remote. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of delivering critical projects, experience with both greenfield development and existing microservices/monoliths, and a commitment to code quality and best practices.
Must have:
  • 7+ years microservice development (.NET Core, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS)
  • Expert knowledge of RDBMS (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)
  • Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
  • Ship-often mindset; break down requirements for rapid release
  • Experience with GitHub Actions, Terraform, Automated testing, Kafka, Data sharding strategies
Good to have:
  • Experience with hobby gaming industry
  • eCommerce & high-volume transaction applications
  • AWS Kubernetes with POS, MongoDB, Kafka
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Learning & Education Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Training & Development

Job Details

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Software Engineer V for a Global online marketplace platform, a dynamic, inclusive culture, championing innovation and global commerce while empowering individuals and creating unparalleled economic opportunities. 

You’ll join the Software developing team to focus on developing scalable backend systems using microservices, .NET Core, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, while collaborating on catalog and order domain improvements. This is a [duration of project] opportunity. The role is located in Alaska and is fully remote. 

Software Engineer V Responsibilities:  

As a Senior Software Engineer, you have a proven track record of success delivering projects of critical importance. You are comfortable with both greenfield development (including deployment pipelines) and working in existing microservices and monoliths. You write code that follows best practices, is maintainable, and is tested. You break down product requirements into units of work that can begin delivering value quickly and can easily be iterated upon. 

If you are someone who is a continuous learner, a problem solver, passionate about code quality and loves working with the latest and greatest technologies in a team environment - then this is the job for you! 

  

  • You will build the backend (including datastores, APIs, and event streams) that will support our next-generation catalog, omni-channel inventory, price points, and orders 

  • systems. 

  • Ensure that our backend systems are highly performant and scalable to accommodate an ever growing amount of data and load. 

  • Work closely with internal teams integrating with our backend systems and ship iterative improvements based on their requirements and feedback. 

  • What You Bring to the Team 

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or a related field, or a combination of education and experience 7+ years of large-scale microservice application development (were using .NET Core, 

  • Docker, and Kubernetes in AWS), including experience with decomposing monolithic applications. 

  • Expert knowledge of multiple datastore technologies including both RDBMS (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis). 

  • Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills with teammates and stakeholders. 

  • A ship-often mindset and ability to break down requirements into components that can be released rapidly. 

Software Engineer V Requirements:  

  • Interest and experience within the hobby gaming industry 

  • Experience with eCommerce and high-volume transaction-based applications 

  • Experience with: 

  • GitHub Actions 

  • Terraform 

  • Automated testing 

  • Kafka 

  • Data sharding strategies 

  • AWS Technologies 

  

Required Skills: 

  • Sufficient object-oriented language experience-- Such as C sharp, Java   

  • SQL experience  

  • MongoDB experience  

  • Kafka experience  

  • Infrastructure experience (e.g. Terraform  

  • Good understanding of Docker and Kubernetes  

  

Nice to have: 

  • Experience with AWS  

  • Kubernetes with POS, MongoDB, Kafka 

Perks & Benefits:  

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

  • Life Insurance 

  • 401k Program 

  • Commuter Benefit 

  • eLearning 

  • Education Reimbursement 

  • Ongoing Training & Development 

  • *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks. 

To learn more about this Software Engineer V opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf. 

Employer Details:

  • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
  • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
  • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
  • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.

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