Advanced Software Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in Blue Ash, OH that is seeking an Advanced Software Engineer to join their team on a 6-month contract to hire basis.Summary:We are looking for a Software Engineer to proactively lead or support software engineering activities that create deliverables guiding the direction, development, and delivery of software solutions around Go and Java applications. The right candidate for this role must be capable of building applications using modern event streaming architectures, should be hands on in Go and Java Frameworks, microservices (Java, Spring Boot API development, REST, Mockito), and Azure Cloud. The Advanced Software Engineer should also provide leadership, facilitation, analysis, and design tasks required to deliver critical business solutions as well as develop target-state guidance (i.e., reusable standards, design patterns, guidelines, individual parts, and configurations) to evolve the organization's development process.REQUIREMENTS: 5+ years of successful and applicable hands-on experience in software or infrastructure development domain and principles, including design patterns and code structure 5+ years of a proven track record of designing and delivering large scale, high-quality systems 5+ years of successful and applicable experience taking a lead role in building complex software and automation systems that has been successfully delivered to customers Strong knowledge of industry trends and industry competition Proven ability to think and contribute at the strategic level Demonstrated written, oral and, presentation/public speaking communication skills Understanding of network and security architecture Deep knowledge in a minimum of two of the following technical disciplines: infrastructure and network design, application development, application programming interfaces (APIs), cloud, middleware, servers and storage, database management, and operationsThe pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.