Software Development Engineer (contract)
Software Development Engineer (Contract)Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.SummaryThis is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned software engineer to join a dynamic team focused on building modern, high-impact software products that drive customer awareness and engagement. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will take full ownership of projects from conception through production deployment, delivering production-ready features with minimal oversight. This position requires someone who thrives on iteration and initiative, capable of moving quickly while maintaining high standards of code quality. You will work across a comprehensive modern technology stack, collaborating directly with product and design teams to create scalable solutions that make a meaningful difference to users. The environment emphasizes progress through action, making it ideal for engineers who prefer building and shipping over waiting for perfect specifications.Job Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services in Ruby on Rails
- Develop and enhance front-end features using React and TypeScript
- Write efficient, maintainable SQL for MySQL databases
- Take ownership of projects from concept to production with end-to-end responsibility
- Debug, optimize, and ship code quickly while maintaining attention to quality
- Collaborate directly with product and design teams to define and implement technical solutions
- Ensure code quality through thoughtful code reviews and comprehensive testing
- Work independently as a solo engineer while coordinating with the hiring manager on pull request reviews
- Deliver clean, well-architected code with minimal bugs within reasonable timeframes
- 5+ years of experience as a lead software developer
- 5+ years of TypeScript experience
- 5+ years of React experience
- 5+ years of backend web development experience
- Experience as a co-founder of a software development studio, agency, or company
- Proven track record of shipping production-ready features independently
- Computer Science degree (major or minor)
- TypeScript
- Backend web development (Node.js, Golang, or Ruby on Rails)
- Ruby on Rails
- MySQL database management
- Front-end development
- Code optimization and debugging
- Software architecture
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 5 months
- Pay Range*: $68.50 - $77.50 per hour
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
- Job Status: Non-Exempt
- Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Hospital plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave
- We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.