Senior Software Engineer

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Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking a Senior Software Engineer.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our backend-focused engineering team. You'll work on distributed systems that support solar energy operations, integrating with cloud services, building reliable APIs, and contributing to a modern CI/CD-driven development culture.

What You'll Do

• Design and build RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI
• Work with AWS services including RDS, SQS, and S3
• Contribute to and maintain infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, and Argo
• Collaborate closely with product and cross-functional engineering teams on technical design and delivery
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and team rituals

REQUIREMENTS:

• 6+ years of backend engineering experience, with strong Python skills
• Hands-on experience with FastAPI or a comparable async Python framework
• Comfort working in a containerized, cloud-native environment (AWS, Kubernetes)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a distributed team
• Bonus: Experience with React or other frontend frameworks

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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