Software Engineer III

For our client, we are seeking a Software Engineer III to join the team of a leader in the Transportation space. This role will focus on building scalable software that supports near real-time decision-making across distributed systems. The engineer will collaborate closely with data scientists and other engineers to deliver cloud-native applications, modern APIs, and experimentation frameworks that improve operational outcomes. The work blends backend, frontend, and data engineering responsibilities in a fast-moving environment with strong emphasis on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $102,700 – $231,100 annually Responsibilities Design and deliver high-complexity, scalable solutions for near real-time decision systems Architect and evolve distributed systems, including microservices and RESTful APIs Develop cloud-native solutions in Azure leveraging Kubernetes Build and maintain applications using Python for backend and React for frontend Implement strong testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing Mentor and support other engineers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement Partner with data scientists to productionize models and support experimentation frameworks Qualifications 5+ years of experience designing and delivering production-grade software 5+ years of experience with Python and backend service development 5+ years of experience with React or modern frontend frameworks Experience building cloud-native applications with Azure preferred and Kubernetes Experience with modern data technologies, including MongoDB or similar and Snowflake or equivalent Experience with data pipelines and workflow orchestration, such as Airflow Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices Benefits Three medical plans, including prescription drug coverage and enhanced fertility benefits Flexible Spending Accounts and a Health Savings Account with employer contribution Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees with no accruals Paid parental leave and paid time off to volunteer 401(k) plan with 6% company matching and employee stock purchase plan Paid floating holidays and paid observed holidays Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.