Backend Developer

Software Engineer

Charlotte, NC

Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

12-Month W2 Contract (Full time, 40 hours/week; strong potential for extension or conversion)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a Fortune 500 banking client's Banking, Invest, Lending, and Digital (BILD) Tech Group-a fast-moving, challenge-the-norm team that tackles complex, mission-critical initiatives. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and building API-driven backend systems that support fraud detection, identity, and security initiatives. This hybrid role, based in Charlotte, NC, is ideal for a gritty, go-getter developer who thrives in ambiguity, values ownership, and is eager to work on cutting-edge technology.

You'll collaborate with a high-performing team, contribute to security-oriented architectures, and help deliver innovative, scalable solutions where security, performance, and resiliency are non-negotiable.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and build API-driven backend systems to support fraud detection, identity, and security initiatives
• Contribute to security-oriented architectures, including CIAM (Customer Identity and Access Management) implementations
• Develop and enhance services in AWS-based environments (Flink/Glue) or Azure
• Work primarily on backend-focused full stack development with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and performance
• Utilize Python, PostgresDB, Kafka, and advanced SQL for stream event processing, data enrichment, batch file processing, and implementing rules frameworks
• Collaborate with a high-performing team that continuously challenges existing patterns and processes
• Support projects where security, performance, and resiliency are critical requirements
• Clearly articulate complex engineering concepts and contribute as a hands-on problem solver
• Continuously learn, grow, and build new systems in a fast-paced, innovative environment

WHAT YOU BRING

• Proficiency in Python (most important skill for this role)
• Experience with PostgresDB
• Knowledge of Kafka for event streaming/stream processing
• Hands-on experience with AWS (Flink/Glue) or Azure
• Strong SQL skills, including stream event processing, data enrichment, batch file processing, and implementing rules frameworks
• Ability to design and build API-driven backend systems for security and fraud detection
• Experience developing and enhancing services in cloud-based environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to tackle complex challenges head-on
• Motivated, high-performing, and eager to learn and build new systems
• Hands-on contributor who can clearly articulate complex engineering work
• Nice to have: Experience with Terraform, Java, Node.js, and knowledge of Cyber Security and Fraud engineering domains
• Must be able to work onsite in Charlotte, NC three days per week (hybrid model)
• We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical, high-impact projects within a Fortune 500 banking environment
• Collaborate with a dynamic, high-performing team that values innovation and ownership
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and challenging engineering problems
• Potential for contract extension or conversion to a permanent role
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Supportive environment for professional growth and continuous learning