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Cypress HCM

Senior Software Development Engineer

Hybrid

Seattle, United states

$ 74 /hour

Senior

Freelance

28-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Java JavaScript PHP SQL NoSQL MySQL MongoDB Docker Monitoring Version Control Scrum Agile methodologies git Back-end Development Software Development Agile HTML5 Kafka PostGres Microservices

Job Specifications

Job Details

Senior Software Development Engineer (Contract)
Location: Seattle, WA 98103 (Hybrid)
Duration: 2/02/2026 to 5/15/2026
Team: AJO B2B OPEX

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate and solution with some of our biggest customers
Work with data streams and APIs to provide enhanced automation capabilities
Build tools to alleviate support bottlenecks
Proactively monitor for improvement opportunities
Enhance scalability and performance across the platform.

Required Skills & Qualifications

5+ years working in SaaS platforms & technologies
An emphasis on back-end development (Java or PHP preferred)
All the web basics covered - DOM, HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript
Comfort working with SQL or NoSQL data stores (MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB)
Experience with Docker or other container orchestration systems
Excellent communication skills and an eagerness to collaborate!
Experience with RESTful APIs or microservices
Familiarity with Scrum / Agile Methodologies
Solid understanding of version control systems (Git / SVN)
Proficiency working with event streams or message queues (Kafka, Kinesis)
Practical exposure to APM and monitoring tools (New Relic, Wavefront, Vivid Cortex).

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Technology or equivalent.

Compensation

$70.00 to $74.37 per hour.

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About the Company

At Cypress, we deliver top talent to your doorstep. Our nationwide reach and industry expertise help us precision-match candidates, saving you time and frustration. Our experts specialize in placing highly qualified employees, ensuring a perfect fit that not only boosts individual career paths but also enhances organizational productivity. Know more