Robert Half, Inc.

<html><head></head><body><div id="jobDescription" class="job-description " data-testid="jobDescription" data-cy="jobDescription"><div data-testid="jobDescriptionHtml">Description Robert Half is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Contract) to support a technology organization building cloud-native services on AWS. This role is focused on Python microservices, serverless deployments, and production-ready engineering. The position is fully remote and is a 6-month contract with strong potential to extend or convert based on performance. Apply today! Job Details <ul><li>Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)</li><li>Duration: 6-month contract (extension or conversion possible)</li><li>Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)</li></ul> Job Responsibilities <ul><li>Develop and deploy Python-based microservices in an AWS cloud environment</li><li>Support and extend existing serverless Lambda services and deployment pipelines</li><li>Write clean, secure, and maintainable code with a focus on production readiness</li><li>Work within an established CI/CD pipeline to deploy and manage services</li><li>Participate in code reviews and collaborate with other engineers</li><li>Support production monitoring, debugging, and root-cause analysis</li><li>Leverage AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot) to improve development efficiency and code quality</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>Strong backend experience with Python, specifically in microservices architectures</li><li>Hands-on experience deploying and supporting services in AWS, ideally serverless (Lambda)</li><li>Ability to read, understand, and extend existing codebases (not just greenfield work)</li><li>Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment workflows</li><li>Comfort supporting production systems, including troubleshooting and debugging</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment</li></ul> Nice-to-Haves <ul><li>Experience with AWS observability/monitoring (CloudWatch, Datadog, etc.)</li><li>Prior work in event-driven architectures</li><li>Experience using GitHub Copilot or other AI coding tools</li><li>Exposure to API development and backend service design</li></ul> 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 and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.</div><div id="jobDescriptionDisclaimer" data-testid="jobDescriptionDisclaimer" data-cy="jobDescriptionDisclaimer" class="italic text-sm text-[#52525B]">Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.</div><aside class="legalInfo"><ul class="legalInfo list-none inline-block pt-8" style="border-top:1px solid #757575"><li class="legalInfo" data-testid="legalInfo-companyName">Dice Id: rhalfint</li><li class="legalInfo" data-testid="legalInfo-referenceCode">Position Id: 04410-0013353911</li><li class="legalInfo" data-testid="legalInfo-originallyPosted"><dhi-time-ago classname="time-stamp" posted-date="2025-12-20T01:03:12.000Z"></dhi-time-ago></li></ul></aside></div></body></html>


Description
 Robert Half is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Contract) to support a technology organization building cloud-native services on AWS. This role is focused on Python microservices, serverless deployments, and production-ready engineering. The position is fully remote and is a 6-month contract with strong potential to extend or convert based on performance. Apply today!
Job Details

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Duration: 6-month contract (extension or conversion possible)
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)

Job Responsibilities

Develop and deploy Python-based microservices in an AWS cloud environment
Support and extend existing serverless Lambda services and deployment pipelines
Write clean, secure, and maintainable code with a focus on production readiness
Work within an established CI/CD pipeline to deploy and manage services
Participate in code reviews and collaborate with other engineers
Support production monitoring, debugging, and root-cause analysis
Leverage AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot) to improve development efficiency and code quality
   
 Requirements
 
Strong backend experience with Python, specifically in microservices architectures
Hands-on experience deploying and supporting services in AWS, ideally serverless (Lambda)
Ability to read, understand, and extend existing codebases (not just greenfield work)
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment workflows
Comfort supporting production systems, including troubleshooting and debugging
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment

Nice-to-Haves

Experience with AWS observability/monitoring (CloudWatch, Datadog, etc.)
Prior work in event-driven architectures
Experience using GitHub Copilot or other AI coding tools
Exposure to API development and backend service design
   
 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 and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
  2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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