Software Engineer II
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
About the Software Engineer II Role at Keystone Recruitment
Keystone Recruitment is seeking a Software Engineer II to lead critical initiatives in large-scale codepath analysis and migration within a substantial backend codebase. This contract role offers a unique opportunity to apply strong debugging and system understanding skills to complex assets and legacy infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Codebase Analysis & Migration: Perform structured codepath analysis across a high volume of related assets, supporting migration efforts within large backend systems. Refactor and optimize existing code while ensuring system stability.
- Debugging & Technical Investigation: Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues, analyze detailed stack traces and infrastructure dependencies, and identify root causes across distributed systems.
- Collaboration & Execution: Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to support project delivery, translate technical findings into actionable remediation plans, and contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Continuous Improvement: Recommend process and tooling improvements, support infrastructure modernization efforts, and adapt quickly to evolving project requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 2–5 years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in C++, Python, and MySQL.
- Experience debugging complex systems and infrastructure.
- Ability to analyze and understand large, existing codebases.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with large-scale backend systems.
- Familiarity with code migration or refactoring initiatives.
- Exposure to distributed systems architecture.
- Experience navigating and troubleshooting production environments.
Work Environment
This is a 100% remote (Global) contract opportunity, with a preference for candidates able to work onsite in Menlo Park, CA. You will join a fast-paced engineering environment with a collaborative, cross-functional team structure.
Key skills/competency
- C++
- Python
- MySQL
- Debugging
- Code Migration
- Backend Systems
- Distributed Systems
- Code Analysis
- Refactoring
- Problem-Solving
- System Stability
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Research Keystone Recruitment's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for Software Engineer II: Highlight experience in C++, Python, MySQL, and large-scale backend debugging.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Prepare examples of diagnosing complex system issues and successful code migrations.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Practice debugging scenarios, system design, and algorithms relevant to backend engineering.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Be ready to discuss how you've partnered with teams on project delivery and knowledge sharing.
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