Software Engineer III
North Star Staffing
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Job Description
About the Software Engineer III Role at North Star Staffing
North Star Staffing is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer III to join a dynamic team supporting critical, time-bound engineering initiatives. This global remote position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of scalable software systems and services within a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
The ideal candidate will possess strong programming fundamentals, robust system design knowledge, and the ability to thrive in distributed team settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Software Development: Design, implement, test, and maintain software features aligned with project objectives, ensuring clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Participate actively in peer code reviews, upholding rigorous engineering quality standards.
- Debugging & Optimization: Troubleshoot and effectively resolve production and non-production issues. Analyze system behavior to continuously improve reliability, scalability, and performance across all systems.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with product, design, data, and infrastructure teams to achieve defined outcomes. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders.
- Engineering Best Practices: Adhere to secure coding, privacy, and compliance standards. Contribute to continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows and champion modern development practices. Participate in on-call or operational support processes when required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrated experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, or Go.
- Strong foundational understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and contemporary development workflows.
- Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in distributed team environments.
- Authorization 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 team fosters a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment with a primary presence in Redmond, WA.
Key skills/competency
- Software Development
- System Design
- Debugging
- Performance Optimization
- CI/CD
- Distributed Systems
- Programming (C++, Java, Python, Go)
- Git
- Algorithms
- Data Structures
How to Get Hired at North Star Staffing
- Research North Star Staffing's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their collaborative, remote-first environment.
- Tailor your resume for Software Engineer III: Highlight experience in distributed systems, backend development, and specific languages like Python or Go. Emphasize contributions to scalable software design and CI/CD pipelines.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Practice data structures, algorithms, and system design problems relevant to building robust, scalable services. Be ready to discuss secure coding and performance optimization.
- Showcase your remote collaboration skills: Provide examples of successful contributions in distributed teams, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving in a remote setting.
- Demonstrate problem-solving abilities: Be prepared to discuss past projects where you debugged complex issues and optimized system behavior, detailing your approach and impact.
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