Software Engineer
Location: Oakland
Category: Software Development
Employment Type: Contract
Work Location: On-Site
Job ID: 35993
Date Added: 12/22/2025
6 months contract
Rate $80-88 ph w2
Mainz Brady Group is looking for a Contract Sr. Software Engineer for our client in Burbank, CA. The Emerging Technologies & Automation team drives enterprise impact through innovation, automation, and AI. We improve productivity and agility by streamlining workflows and enabling teams to focus on high-value work.
We’re seeking a hands-on Staff Software Engineer to lead rapid prototyping, build scalable proofs of concept, and help shape the technical foundation for enterprise transformation. You’ll explore emerging technologies, experiment with AI-assisted development, and turn ideas into practical, real-world solutions.
Responsibilities
- Build thin, end-to-end prototypes to evaluate emerging technologies
- Rapidly iterate and deliver minimum lovable products
- Lead technically, mentor engineers, and promote best practices
- Partner with product and business teams to deliver impactful outcomes
- Champion automation, developer productivity, and continuous improvement
- 10+ years of full-stack engineering experience
- Strong coding skills in Python, TypeScript, Node.js, Go, or similar
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), microservices, CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML and LLM-based APIs or workflows
- Strong system design, documentation, and communication skills
- Experience with large-scale databases (SQL/NoSQL)
- Cloud certifications
- Agile experience (Scrum/Kanban)
- Background in automation or experimental/early-stage development
- Bachelor’s degree Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
Mainz Brady Group is a technology staffing firm with offices in California, Oregon and Washington. We specialize in Information Technology and Engineering placements on a Contract, Contract-to-hire and Direct Hire basis. Mainz Brady Group is the recipient of multiple annual Excellence Awards from the Techserve Alliance, the leading association for IT and engineering staffing firms in the U.S.
Mainz Brady Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion and incorporate non-discrimination best practices in all of our staffing processes. Mainz Brady Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or any other protected class.
