Oliver James is hiring: Software Engineer in Austin

Job Overview

We’re looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our high-performing team focused on delivering modern, scalable, and secure technology solutions. In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize cloud-based applications that support business operations and strategic goals.

Location

Austin, TX – hybrid onsite preferred

Salary

$130,000 – $145,000

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer and implement innovative technical solutions that align with product and business requirements.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to solution planning with a focus on performance, scalability, and modularity.
• Provide visibility into project progress, identify blockers early, and communicate effectively across all levels.
• Evaluate existing applications and services, identifying opportunities for modernization or re-architecture.
• Recommend and implement performance and reliability improvements.
• Proactively resolve technical issues and support deployment and operations post-launch.
• Ensure minimal downtime by addressing bugs and incidents swiftly.
• Create clear technical documentation for systems, codebases, and workflows.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Develop automated tests and conduct manual testing as needed to ensure stability and functionality.

Skills and Qualifications

• 6-10 years of professional experience in software development or cloud engineering
• Strong knowledge in AWS (Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS)
• Exposure to AI & Machine Learning Tools like AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, Q Developer, Agentic AI solutions
• Experience with RESTful APIs, system integrations, SQL Server, Excel, GitHub, Jira and ETL pipelines
• Deep expertise in building and maintaining AWS-based solutions
• Strong understanding of secure coding and data handling, including working with financial data
• Proven experience in Agile environments with continuous delivery

Nice To Have Skills

• Prior experience in financial services or insurance industries
• AWS Solutions Architect – Professional certification (strongly preferred)

Application Information

To be considered for this role please apply online or email an updated resume to Liam Schmidt at Oliver James – [email protected].

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting