Senior Software Engineer
GE HEALTHCARE
Contract
Bellevue, WA
Job description
Are you a developer with a knack for systems integration and messaging technologies?
Our client's Enterprise Messaging team is growing, and were looking for a hands-on Intermediate Software Engineer to help build and scale our messaging infrastructure on AWS using IBM MQ and Apache Kafka.
This is a great opportunity for someone with 2-3 years of experience who enjoys working across platforms, designing APIs, and contributing to scalable backend systems. You'll join a tight-knit team focused on reliability, performance, and elegant integrations.
This is a 6-month contract.
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and reusable modules to support cross-system communication
- Develop infrastructure tools and automation scripts using Python, Java, or Node.js
- Manage and enhance messaging systems using IBM MQ and Apache Kafka
- Support and refine CI/CD pipelines in GitLab
- Work with AWS services like S3, EC2, and DynamoDB
- Perform integration testing and contribute to reverse engineering efforts for existing systems
- Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment with 10 engineers and 3 product managers across 2 teams
- Document technical processes, system designs, and integration flows
What Were Looking For
Must-Haves:
- Strong hands-on experience in Python, Java, or Node.js
- Familiarity with integration testing and building REST APIs
- Knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and shell scripting for automation
- Experience with AWS services including S3, EC2, and DynamoDB
- Understanding of messaging and data movement patterns
- Experience working in Agile Scrum environments
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with IBM MQ on Linux, MQ Appliance, or Mainframe
- Exposure to Apache Kafka
- Background with other messaging systems (SQS, RabbitMQ, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving and documentation skills
- High energy, eagerness to learn, and ability to operate independently
- Solution-oriented mindset with a team-first attitude
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $51.30 per hour
Work Location: In person