Software Engineer III
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a Software Engineer III to support time-bound engineering initiatives within a collaborative, cross-functional environment. This role will contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of scalable software systems and services. The ideal candidate brings strong programming fundamentals, solid system design knowledge, and the ability to operate effectively in distributed team environments.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development
- Design, implement, test, and maintain software features aligned with defined project objectives
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Participate in peer code reviews and uphold engineering quality standards
Debugging & Optimization
- Troubleshoot and resolve production and non-production issues
- Analyze system behavior and improve reliability, scalability, and performance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with product, design, data, and infrastructure teams to deliver scoped outcomes
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders
Engineering Best Practices
- Follow secure coding, privacy, and compliance standards
- Contribute to CI/CD workflows and modern development practices
- Participate in on-call or operational support processes as required
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages (C++, Java, Python, Go, etc.)
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows
- Ability to work effectively in distributed teams
- Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the assignment
Core Technical Competencies
- Software Design & Architecture
- Backend / Service Development
- Debugging & Performance Optimization
- CI/CD & DevOps Workflows
- Distributed Systems (preferred)
- Secure Coding Practices
Work Environment
Remote flexibility within the U.S. depending on assignment needs. Collaborative, cross-functional engineering team.
Key skills/competency
- Software Design
- System Architecture
- Backend Development
- Debugging
- Performance Optimization
- CI/CD
- DevOps
- Distributed Systems
- Secure Coding
- Cross-functional Collaboration
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: Highlight C++, Java, Python, Go, and distributed systems experience for the Software Engineer III role.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Practice data structures, algorithms, and system design questions relevant to senior engineering roles.
- Showcase collaboration skills: Emphasize past experiences working with product, design, and infrastructure teams.
- Demonstrate problem-solving ability: Be ready to discuss debugging and optimization strategies with specific examples.
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