Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Software Engineer for a contract assignment with one of our premier SaaS clients in San Jose, CA. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

• Work to continue to build on our scalable RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Work on initiatives for observability, monitoring, and reliability through effective instrumentation and alerting practices.
• Work on initiatives for performance and resiliency of SLA-critical APIs, ensuring optimal response times and uptime.
• Collaborate with engineers in the Payments and larger Commerce team as needed.
• Contribute to shared frameworks, libraries, and engineering standards that enhance code quality and reusability.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field, with few years of experience building and operating full-stack, production-grade web applications.
• Strong fundamentals in computer science, data structures, algorithms, and large-scale system design.
• Good expertise in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful web services, and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge in cloud-native and distributed systems – DynamoDB or other
• SQL/NoSQL databases – including schema design and query optimization.
• Experience in observability and monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk).
• Good problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Skills:

• Bonus Points, but not essential for this role as our team is full stack – Experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS for creating

responsive, modern UIs

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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let’s work better together, we mean it. You’ll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.