Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Java/AWS)

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Java/AWS) Contract Position | Kansas City, MO | 12 Months Overview Our client is a leading financial institution managing critical payment and settlement systems. With over $1 billion invested annually in technology initiatives, they are building world-class teams. We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join the Application Delivery Services team. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to enterprise-level applications that impact the financial services industry while working with cutting-edge cloud technologies and talented engineering teams. Position Details Type: 12-Month Contract (Potential Extension) Location: Kansas City, MO - On-site Hours: Full-time Key Responsibilities Design, implement, configure, and optimize full-stack solutions for enterprise applications and databases Develop secure, scalable applications aligned with institutional technology standards and architecture roadmaps Partner with product owners and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions meeting business objectives Analyze business and technical requirements to implement robust technical solutions Create comprehensive unit tests and support continuous development practices Conduct peer code reviews and mentor team members on software engineering best practices Support QA, UAT, and production releases with bug fixes and troubleshooting Stay current with emerging cloud, Java, and modern development technologies Apply agile methodologies to enable high-performing, collaborative teams Required Qualifications 3+ years of professional software engineering experience Advanced proficiency in Java and C# Strong full-stack development capabilities Demonstrated experience with AWS Cloud platforms and services Python programming experience Experience with enterprise application development and maintenance Solid understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns Experience with test automation and CI/CD practices Knowledge of database design and optimization Familiarity with agile development methodologies U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder, or Permanent Resident with 3+ years residency Must be able to work on-site in Kansas City, MO Preferred Qualifications Front-end development experience (React, Angular, Vue) Experience with COTS (Commercial Off-the-Shelf) product integration Knowledge of financial services systems or payment processing Experience with microservices architecture Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) What They Offer Highly competitive hourly rate Opportunity to impact critical financial infrastructure Work with modern cloud technologies and enterprise-scale systems Collaborative environment with senior and advanced-level engineers Professional development and exposure to emerging technologies Flexible remote work arrangement (5 days/month) Stable 12-month contract with potential extension