Technology

Senior System Engineer

Next Level Business Services, Inc.San Diego, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 21, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers excellent growth potential as you’ll build and enhance critical internet email technologies alongside experienced engineers, developing deep expertise in distributed systems. If you're a skilled Linux engineer with a passion for operational excellence and coding in languages like Python, you'll thrive in this opportunity. Apply now to contribute to a leading company and enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $70-$75.

Quick Overview

Salary

$70 - $75/hr

Seniority

Mid Senior

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

San Diego, CA, United States

Posted

2 weeks ago

Python

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer
Contract Duration: 24+ Months
Location: San Diego, CA-Hybrid
Expected Pay Range: $70-$75/hour on W2
Job Description-

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Mail & Messaging team within Systems Engineering. This role focuses on building, operating, and improving the systems that support internet email technologies and messaging infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a strong engineer with experience in Linux-based services, software development, and large-scale operational systems. You will work alongside senior engineers and architects to deliver reliable, scalable solutions while developing deeper expertise in mail technologies and distributed systems.
What you will do in this role:

Design, develop, and maintain services and automation supporting enterprise mail and messaging infrastructure.
Write and maintain production-quality code in Python or a comparable language to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving email systems, backend services, networking, and Linux platforms.
Implement and support service integrations, APIs, and operational tooling used by the Mail & Messaging team.
Drive small to medium-sized projects within the team, identifying opportunities to improve processes, automation, and service health.
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, operational readiness activities, and mentoring of newer engineers.

Required Skills-

Strong experience administering and troubleshooting Linux-based systems in production environments.
Proficiency in Python or another modern programming language, with experience building and maintaining production services.
Experience supporting or developing internet email technologies such as SMTP, message routing, authentication, mail delivery, anti-spam controls, or related messaging platforms.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, distributed systems concepts, and system performance troubleshooting.
Demonstrated ability to independently deliver technical projects, collaborate across teams, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About NLB: Founded in 2007, NLB Services is a fast-growing global provider of technology and talent solutions. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we specialize in Data & AI, Software & Product Engineering, and Cloud services. With deep expertise across Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Supply Chain, Telecom, and Transportation, we serve Fortune 500 clients worldwide, supported by a global team of 5K–10K employees and a LinkedIn community of over 511K followers.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NLB Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation

NLB Services provides reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process as required by law. Applicants requiring an accommodation due to a disability, pregnancy-related limitation, or sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance may contact their recruiter or email .

Benefits: Based on employment status and assignment, eligible employees may receive benefits, such as Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Disability Insurance, etc. Eligibility and benefit terms vary by assignment.