Contract Software Engineer

Title: Software Engineer Job Type: Contract Contract Length: TBD Pay Range: $65–$85/hr Start Date: ASAP Location: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite in Boston, MA) About the Opportunity Our client, a leader in the investment management industry, is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join their technology team. This project involves supporting critical investment operations and accounting functions within a high‑performing technology group. You will maintain and enhance a broad portfolio of applications, services, and data platforms. This is a high‑impact role that requires a self‑motivated professional who can hit the ground running, take ownership of work from requirements through delivery, and collaborate directly with business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables Developing, enhancing, and supporting applications utilized by Investment Operations and Accounting teams. Designing and maintaining database objects, data models, and cloud‑based data solutions (including Snowflake, PostgreSQL, or DynamoDB). Building and supporting data interfaces, integrations, APIs, and ETL processes. Investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving issues impacting production environments. Collaborating directly with business stakeholders to understand workflows, gather requirements, and drive technical solutions. Contributing to continuous improvement of development standards, tooling, and team practices. Required Skills & Experience 3–5+ years of relevant software engineering experience. Deep expertise in Python and experience designing/implementing RESTful APIs. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert. Experience working with AWS technologies (e.g., Lambda, ECS, Aurora) and modern CI/CD, DevOps, and automated testing practices. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, navigate ambiguity, and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals. Strong understanding of software design principles and experience supporting relational/non‑relational database technologies. Strong written and verbal communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates and collaborate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr