Backend Engineer

Robert Half is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a financial services organization based in Bellevue, WA. This role involves building secure, scalable, cloud-native microservices in AWS while contributing to architectural decisions and engineering best practices across the team. The position is remote, and is a contract opportunity with potential to extend. Apply today!Job Details:Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours (PST) Duration: 6+ month contract (potential to extend) Location: Remote (WA preferred)Job Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable backend services using Python.Build and enhance cloud-native microservices and event-driven applications in AWS.Develop reusable components and shared libraries to improve engineering efficiency.Conduct peer code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards.Implement unit, integration, and performance testing strategies to ensure production readiness.Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds and deployments.Participate in architectural design discussions to drive scalable and secure solutions.Support root cause analysis and resolution of production issues.Apply best practices for observability, monitoring, disaster recovery, and performance tuning.Mentor engineers and promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.