Jr-Principal Backend/API Polyglot Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is looking for multiple Jr-Principal Backend/API Polyglot Engineers in Portland, Oregon. We are looking for someone who is easily trainable and places high value on software craftmanship, mentorship, and interpersonal engagement to join their team. The Kforce client is looking for Portland locals who are interested in working from home and the opportunity to enjoy team-building events and come into the office when they want! If you are looking for a career change with great benefits including a 401K with a 6% match, immediate vesting, and allowing you to live the dream of a flexible lifestyle with truly unlimited PTO, we have a great role for you.Summary:As a Jr-Principal Backend/API Polyglot Engineer, you will find yourself partnering with Data, Quality, Security, and Site Reliability Engineering disciplines to build robust, well-rounded products. You will also have a seat at the table in defining what you build as a team with your embedded product and design leaders all working together in an agile software development lifecycle.Responsibilities include: Utilizing strong Python programming skills and deep knowledge of Cloud services Collaborate with your team in code reviews and discussions Design and build small/medium enhancements that are backed by test automation Prompting the team to adopt-quality upfront-techniques Guiding the design and building of high-quality solutions on AWS Cloud in a fast-moving environmentPerks: Health, dental, vision insurance - employee and family coverage options Employer Sponsored and Voluntary Supplemental Benefits 401K retirement savings plan with immediate 100% company match on the first 6% you contribute Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Flexible vacation time Paid sick days and holidays Paid parental leave after 1 year of tenure Employee Assistance Program Room for growthREQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; Master's degree preferred 1+ years of professional experience using two or more development languages, and working with multiple data storage technologies 1+ years of experience with a Cloud platform Excellent communication skills Ability to write high-quality, well-tested code that places maintainability over cleverness Ability to guide technical direction within a cross-functional engineering teamKforce 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.The 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.