Principal software engineer Jobs in Kansas City, MO

Genesis10 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a position in Omaha, NE (Preferred) or Kansas City, MO. This is a 12-month contract opportunity. This is a hybrid role that requires on-site work. Compensation : $90.00 - 100.00 per hour, W2, depending on skill and experience level. Job Description : Our client is seeking a Software Engineer with senior to advanced-level skills in Android, Kotlin, KTOR, Java, Gradle, and Angular. This role will primarily focus on full-stack development and delivery, though front-end development experience is a plus. Responsibilities : Apply software engineering principles to design, implement, configure, and optimize solutions for applications, databases, test automation tools, and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products. Partner with product owners and customers to develop innovative solutions that meet business goals. Review and analyze business and technical requirements and implement technical solutions to fulfill those requirements. Strong problem solving, oral and written communication skills, including experience with executive presentations. In-depth knowledge of current technology, industry standards and Android frameworks, information management & emerging technology trends and industry developments. Work with a multidisciplinary team of full-stack developers and testers. Create unit tests as part of Continuous Development practices. Conduct peer code reviews, provide recommendations, and collaborate with peers to enhance software coding practices. Fix bugs and support QA, UAT, and Production phases of releases. Foster and apply an agile mindset enabling high-performing teams. Provide coaching, education, and advocate for development best practices. Offer support, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, incident management, and service request management for supported products and environments. Required Qualifications : Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree specializing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or a closely related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. Senior understanding of subject matter with in-depth and / or breadth of knowledge in the discipline. Subject matter expertise with Gradle or Maven build tools. Proficiency with Git (merging, conflicts, cherry picking), Java, AWS, and SQL. Subject matter expertise with Cloud and Java coding. Ability to work independently with limited supervision, coach, delegate, and review work of less experienced staff, and serve as a knowledge resource and mentor. Work efficiently under tight deadlines and adapt quickly to change. Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Experience in using modern CI / CD pipelines using DevOps tooling (i.e., Gitlab). Knowledge of AWS services and security best practices. Experience with cloud networking across numerous accounts, environments, and vendors, and zero trust principles. Understanding of API infrastructure and development, and associated tools and best practices. United States citizenship is required for this position. Preferred Qualifications : Advanced experience with multiple programming languages including Java, Kotlin, and Python. Advanced knowledge of cloud-based platforms like AWS and the ability to learn new platforms. Ability to quickly become proficient in any new languages and / or development related tools. Experience with application observability and monitoring across disparate tools and services. Practical experience in building Android applications using the Ktor framework. Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! About Genesis10 : Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10 : Access to hundreds of clients, most whom have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states / municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at www.genesis10.com Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.