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Senior Software Engineer - Software Engineering

Epitec, Inc

Urbandale, IA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$86.67–$92.85 Per Hour
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Automation, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Distributed Applications, Documentation, Ecosystems, Establish Priorities, Go Programming Language (Golang), Identify Issues, Java, Machine Tool, Mentoring, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Design, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, Reliability Engineering, Reliability Testing, Rust Programming Language, Scalable System Development, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Urbandale, IA
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Senior Software Developer
Location:  Urbandale, IA
Job Type: On Going Contract, W2
Expected hours per week (must include “per week”): 40 hours per week
Schedule (include days, hours, onsite/hybrid or remote): Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, Hybrid
Pay Range (must include “per hour”): $86.67-$92.85 per hour
Job Description:
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. In this role, you will partner with product teams to design, build, and support the infrastructure, tooling, and services that enable high-quality, reliable software delivery. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, paired-programming environment, takes initiative, and enjoys solving complex technical challenges in cloud-native ecosystems.
This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with time split between onsite and remote work. Candidates should be comfortable completing a technical assessment as part of the interview process.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance platform engineering solutions primarily using Go (Golang).
  • Design, deploy, and manage scalable applications and services within AWS and Kubernetes/EKS environments.
  • Collaborate closely with product teams to understand requirements and deliver infrastructure, automation, and platform capabilities that improve quality, reliability, and developer productivity.
  • Participate in paired programming, code reviews, and technical design discussions.
  • Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
  • Implement observability, monitoring, and troubleshooting solutions utilizing tools such as OpenTelemetry, Datadog, and/or Grafana.
  • Support platform reliability, performance optimization, and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Coordinate and prioritize multiple requests and projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of quality.
  • Mentor team members and contribute to engineering best practices, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts.
Required Qualifications
  • 3–6 years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong programming experience in Golang.
  • Experience with cloud-native technologies, including:
    • AWS
    • Kubernetes/EKS
    • Terraform
    • OpenTelemetry
  • Experience designing, deploying, and supporting distributed applications and services.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles, testing, and system reliability.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Datadog and/or Grafana.
  • Exposure to additional programming languages such as Java, Rust, or Python.
  • Experience supporting platform engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or cloud infrastructure teams.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and developer enablement tools.
Technical Environment
  • Golang (primary language)
  • Kubernetes / Amazon EKS
  • AWS Cloud Services
  • Terraform
  • OpenTelemetry
  • Datadog / Grafana
  • Java, Rust, Python (nice to have)
What We're Looking For
  • Strong technical depth in cloud-native development and platform engineering.
  • A team player who enjoys paired programming and knowledge sharing.
  • An engineer who takes ownership, demonstrates initiative, and drives solutions forward.
  • Someone passionate about building reliable, scalable platforms that enable engineering teams to succeed.
Benefits: 40 hours paid time off, medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan


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About the Company

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Epitec, Inc

Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment. 

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://epitec.com/

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