New

Software Engineer

TEKsystems
$53.00 - $74.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Mar 28, 2026
Description Software Engineer (Level 3 & 4 Openings) Hybrid in Charlotte, NC Qualifications o 3-7+ years with Apache Spark for big data processing o 3+ years with Python/Django backend development o 3+ years building tools or platforms for high-volume data users o 3-5+ years working with Google Cloud or equivalent cloud platforms o 3+ years managing OpenShift/Kubernetes containerized workloads o Experience supporting data-heavy financial or regulated environments preferred Overview -This role supports the Model Risk Management platform. Wells Fargo uses statistical models to make risk decisions (e.g., credit card approvals). The models execute on a server-based platform, and this team manages and evolves that platform, enabling risk models to run at scale. -The platform is also used by statisticians who work with large datasets (millions of accounts) to build and test statistical models. Engineers on this team configure the platform and build tools that enable these users to process data and run analytical workloads. -This platform is one of the first at the company to be fully moved to Google Cloud Platform, and the complexity of the workloads requires strong engineering proficiency with GCP, Apache Spark, containerized microservices, and distributed data processing. Experience in financial services is preferred but not required; experience working with large-scale data is equally relevant. -Additional skills related to building AI/ML solutions are a plus. Technical Skills oProficiency in Spark frameworks (PySpark, Scala, or Java) oStrong experience with Docker/Kubernetes concepts oHands-on OpenShift administration oExperience with conda environments oStrong coding in Python, Scala, or Java oCI/CD exposure: GitHub Actions, Helm, Harness, Sonar oStrong debugging skills across distributed systems oKnowledge of GCP services (GCS, IAM, GKE, Cloud Run, etc.) Education oBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline Key Responsibilities Platform & Architecture Leadership oLead design, deployment, and management of OpenShift clusters or GCP projects supporting containerized Spark applications oArchitect and enhance the platform used for executing statistical risk models oDrive platform modernization and cloud adoption initiatives Distributed Data Processing oArchitect and oversee large-scale data processing workflows using Apache Spark oOptimize Spark jobs for performance and cost efficiency using Kubernetes orchestration and auto-scaling oOversee integration of Spark with data sources (Kafka, S3/GCS, databases, data lakes) Application & Tooling Development oLead development of Python-based microservices and backend tools (Django preferred) to support statisticians and data users oEnsure scalability, usability, and reliability of tools and platform features Automation & CI/CD oDesign and govern CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions, Sonar, Helm, Harness, etc. oImplement automation across deployments, environment management, and testing Monitoring & Reliability oMonitor and tune cluster health, performance, and resource allocation using Prometheus, Grafana, and GCP tools oTroubleshoot distributed and cloud-native system issues Security & Compliance oEnsure solutions follow enterprise security requirements oImplement RBAC, encryption, and secure coding patterns Cross-Functional Leadership oPartner with data scientists, platform engineering, DevOps, and architecture teams oProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and senior engineers oLead production deployments and root-cause analysis efforts Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $53.00 - $74.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.