Sr. Software Engineer

Robert Half • Knoxville, TN • 17h ago

Description

Robert Half is hiring! We are looking for an experienced Sr. Software Engineer to join a growing team in the Southeast. In this role, you will build modern software solutions across backend services, APIs, and user-facing applications while contributing to cloud-based architecture and system reliability. The ideal candidate brings strong full-stack development experience, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and works effectively with cross-functional partners to deliver secure, scalable products.

Responsibilities:

Create, enhance, and support scalable backend applications using Python frameworks or Node.js technologies.

Develop and maintain API solutions for web platforms, including services built with REST and GraphQL patterns.

Build responsive front-end features with React and connect them effectively to backend systems.

Design cloud-based application architectures and manage deployments across services such as compute, storage, serverless, and databases.

Engineer microservices and distributed application components that support scalability and long-term maintainability.

Improve system efficiency by tuning application performance, refining database interactions, and managing cloud resource usage.

Apply secure development practices by implementing authentication, authorization, and other application security controls.

Support automated delivery workflows and container-based deployment processes using Docker and CI/CD tools.

Partner with product, design, and DevOps teams to deliver technical solutions aligned with business and user needs.

Investigate production issues, monitor application health, and resolve incidents in cloud-hosted environments.

Requirements

At least 6 years of relevant experience in software engineering or application development.

Strong hands-on programming ability in Python and Node.js.

Experience building front-end applications with React.

Practical experience deploying and supporting cloud-native applications in AWS environments.

Working knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.

Solid understanding of API development concepts and asynchronous programming techniques.

Experience using Git and participating in collaborative development workflows.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and code quality practices, including writing maintainable and well-documented solutions.

Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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