Software Engineer (US Citizen - W2 Only) - VALERE : Job Details

Location:

Onsite 5 days/week (with 2 floating WFH days/month) — Minneapolis Based

Engagement Type:

1+ Year Contract

U.S. Citizenship required - no subcontracting

About the Opportunity:

VALERE is seeking a Software Engineer for our client. This role will support multiple Supervision and Regulation cloud migrations, requiring strong Typescript and PostgreSQL and the ability to thrive in a secure, collaborative environment.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Opportunity to work on high-impact cloud migrations in a secure, regulated environment
• Hands-on experience with AWS and advanced security requirements
• Collaborative team culture with leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Exposure to innovative problem-solving in environments without standard industry solutions

What You'll Do:

• Support the migration of applications to AWS Cloud, ensuring security compliance and best practices
• Collaborate with engineers, Product Owners, and business partners to deliver solutions
• Develop and implement new products using Typescript and PostgreSQL, processes, and standards aligned with business goals
• Write and maintain unit tests for both backend and frontend applications
• Document, analyze, test, and resolve problems, implementing effective solutions
• Apply Agile software development principles to deliver quality code
• Provide expert-level analysis on application programming and infrastructure optimization for cloud deployment
• Research and recommend solutions, reuse existing code where possible, and design prototypes
• Manage the implementation of AWS cloud services and integrate them with in-house applications

What You Bring:

• Proven technical competency in two or more industry-standard application development languages, frameworks, or platforms
• Strong backend skills with TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and unit test writing
• Frontend expertise with React and Jest/unit test writing
• Proficiency with AWS cloud, AWS Lambda, Terraform, and GitLab Pipelines for CI/CD (Nice to Have)
• Knowledge of information assurance, security management, and identity/access control solutions
• Experience with Agile software development frameworks (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and creative thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with leadership ability
• Citizenship and ability to pass a background check required

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our W2 Employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, 401k and Sick Pay where applicable by state law.

A bit about us: We are a woman-owned/woman-run business based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market. We are dedicated to placing talented consultants with top-tier clients. Our commitment to excellence and personalized service sets us apart in the industry.

We welcome diversity: At VALERE, we know that when people from different backgrounds and perspectives come together, amazing things happen. We strive to create a workplace where every employee, candidate, and client feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We actively work to dismantle barriers that prevent underrepresented groups from thriving in Tech, UX, and Product careers. No matter your race, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability – we welcome you.