Software Engineer III

Overview

North Star Staffing is seeking a Software Engineer III to support time-bound engineering initiatives within a collaborative, cross-functional environment. In this role, you 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 for the Software Engineer III

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 a 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

This is a 100% Remote (Global) position, with remote flexibility within the U.S. depending on assignment needs. The company operates from Redmond, WA, within a collaborative, cross-functional engineering team.

Key skills/competency

• Software Development
• System Design
• Scalable Software
• Debugging & Optimization
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Programming Fundamentals
• CI/CD
• Distributed Systems
• Secure Coding
• Version Control (Git)