job summary: Ability to design and build resilient, fault-tolerant systems capable of operating in unreliable environments Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to design end-to-end solutions Passion for learning new technologies, frameworks, and engineering practices Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize optimally Participation in key engineering practices such as code reviews, design reviews, environment strategy, and CI/CD pipeline improvements Strong organization and attention to detail Sophisticated solving skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve performance, resiliency, or production issues Ability to interpret and analyze product requirements, and translate them into scalable, secure, and cloud-native technical designs that align with business goals and architectural standards. Collaborate with product owners and architects to define solution approaches, create design artifacts, and ensure the technical vision supports long?term product strategy. Evaluate trade-offs, identify dependencies, and propose design patterns that optimize performance, resiliency, and maintainability. location: Merrimack, New Hampshire job type: Contract salary: $77 - 78 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field10+ years of software engineering experience8+ years of experience building RESTful microservices using Java and Spring Boot5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Native development, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and CI/CD (Jenkins Core)Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams qualifications: Strong proficiency in crafting microservices using software design patterns, the Twelve-Factor App methodology, and SDLC principles Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes Expertise with asynchronous workers and resilient messaging platforms including Kafka, SNS, and SQS Deep understanding of AWS services such as Lambda, AWS Batch, and associated scaling mechanisms Proficiency in relational databases and SQL Hands-on experience with unit and integration test automation using Jest, Cucumber, JUnit, and Mockito Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.