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Software Engineer

Location: Newport Beach, CA (Preferred), Austin, TX, or New York, NY

Work Arrangement: Onsite/Hybrid depending on location and team needs

Employment Type: Contract (Initial 6-Month Engagement with Extension Potential)

Overview

An innovative engineering team is seeking a Software Engineer to help design, develop, and modernize applications that support analytics, research, decision-making, and operational workflows.

This role will play a key part in transforming a legacy desktop-based platform into a modern cloud-native web application. The ideal candidate enjoys building high-quality software, collaborating with stakeholders, and working across the full application stack to deliver scalable, user-friendly solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications.
• Contribute to the modernization of legacy desktop applications and migration to web-based platforms.
• Build scalable backend services and REST APIs.
• Develop intuitive user experiences using modern web technologies.
• Integrate internal and external data sources, analytics tools, and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and engineers to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions, technical design, code reviews, and testing activities.
• Support applications throughout the full software development lifecycle.
• Work within Agile development teams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with Python development.
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java or C#.
• Experience building modern web applications using:HTML5CSSJavaScript / TypeScriptAngular, React, or similar frameworks
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs.
• Experience working with distributed application architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud-based application development (AWS or similar).
• Experience working in Agile environments and source control systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience modernizing legacy desktop applications and migrating them to web-based solutions.
• Strong full-stack development experience.
• Experience developing enterprise applications.
• Ability to work closely with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Interest in analytics, quantitative applications, or data-driven platforms.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.

Technologies

• Python
• TypeScript
• Angular
• HTML5
• CSS
• REST / JSON APIs
• AWS
• Oracle
• PostgreSQL
• GitLab
• Excel
• Analytics and data integration tools

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newport Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newport Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.