Senior Developer

Actalent; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized talent solutions firm is seeking a SW Developer to design and develop APIs with Golang and AWS. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of experience, including extensive work with cloud technologies. This hybrid role based in Plano, Texas offers a pay range of $30.00 - $52.00/hr and includes various benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in programming, including 4-5 years with Golang.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and SaaS.
• Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of data structures.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful API and web services.
• Conduct quality testing and validation for releases.
• Collaborate on AWS cloud projects and debug codebases.

Skills

Golang

AWS

DevOps

API design

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Job Title: SW Developer

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer with strong experience in Golang and cloud technologies, particularly AWS. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of industry experience, including at least 4-5 years of recent work with Golang. A solid foundation in data structures, designing, API integration, and server integration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful application program interfaces (APIs) and web services.
• Create reusable frameworks and components to support global delivery needs.
• Maintain REST API documentation using Swagger and prepare design documentation.
• Conduct quality testing and validation for changes or improved features before release.
• Troubleshoot issues and debug codebases effectively.
• Collaborate on AWS cloud platform projects, enhancing existing codebases and conducting peer reviews.
• Adapt to new technologies, tools, and processes as required.
• Ensure security, monitoring, analytics, and throttling aspects of the API layer.
• Work closely with leads and team members to meet project deliverables and milestone dates.
• Communicate effectively with team members and suppliers.

Required Skills

• 8-10 years of experience in one or more programming languages, including a minimum of 4-5 years in Golang.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS), DevOps, cloud engineering, architecture, and SaaS.
• Proficiency in clean architecture, API design, debugging, profiling, and performance optimization.
• Experience in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and complexity analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in navigation systems for automotive multimedia.
• Experience in implementing and validating platform technical specifications.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role requiring local candidates to work onsite for 3 days a week.

Job Type & Location

This is an ongoing contract position based out of Plano, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $52.00/hr.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Plano, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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