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 Software Engineer III to join a dynamic, cross-functional team, supporting time-bound engineering initiatives. This is a 100% Remote (Global) position that contributes to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of scalable software systems and services. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming fundamentals, solid system design knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a distributed team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Software Development: Design, implement, test, and maintain software features aligned with 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
This role offers 100% Remote flexibility within the U.S. depending on assignment needs, operating within a collaborative, cross-functional engineering team. While the role is remote, North Star Staffing maintains a presence in Redmond, WA.
Equal Opportunity Statement
North Star Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Key skills/competency
- Software Development
- System Design
- Distributed Systems
- CI/CD
- Programming Languages (C++, Java, Python, Go)
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Performance Optimization
- Debugging
- Version Control (Git)
How to Get Hired at North Star Staffing
- Research North Star Staffing's culture: Study their mission, values, and client focus on their website and professional networks.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight experience in distributed systems, backend development, and CI/CD for Software Engineer III roles.
- Showcase technical depth: Prepare to discuss your strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and secure coding practices in interviews.
- Demonstrate collaboration skills: Emphasize past experiences partnering with cross-functional teams and effective communication in a remote setting.
- Highlight problem-solving: Be ready to present examples of debugging, performance optimization, and resolving complex production issues.
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