New

Software Engineer

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Mar 26, 2026
Genesis10 is currently seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. This role supports the Model Risk Management platform, one of the first at the company to be fully moved to Google Cloud Platform. The ideal candidate will manage and evolve a server-based platform that enables statistical risk models to run at scale. Engineers on this team configure the platform and build tools that enable statisticians to process large datasets and run analytical workloads using GCP, Apache Spark, and containerized microservices. Responsibilities: Lead design, deployment, and management of OpenShift clusters or GCP projects supporting containerized Spark applications Architect and enhance the platform used for executing statistical risk models Drive platform modernization and cloud adoption initiatives Architect and oversee large-scale data processing workflows using Apache Spark Optimize Spark jobs for performance and cost efficiency using Kubernetes orchestration and auto-scaling Oversee integration of Spark with data sources (Kafka, S3/GCS, databases, data lakes) Lead development of Python-based microservices and backend tools (Django preferred) to support statisticians and data users Design and govern CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions, Sonar, Helm, Harness, etc Monitor and tune cluster health, performance, and resource allocation using Prometheus, Grafana, and GCP tools Ensure solutions follow enterprise security requirements by implementing RBAC, encryption, and secure coding patterns Partner with data scientists, platform engineering, DevOps, and architecture teams Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and senior engineers Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline 5-7+ years with Apache Spark for big data processing 3+ years with Python/Django backend development 3+ years building tools or platforms for high-volume data users 3-5+ years working with Google Cloud or equivalent cloud platforms 3+ years managing OpenShift/Kubernetes containerized workloads Proficiency in Spark frameworks (PySpark, Scala, or Java) Strong experience with Docker/Kubernetes concepts Hands-on OpenShift administration Experience with conda environments Strong coding in Python, Scala, or Java CI/CD exposure: GitHub Actions, Helm, Harness, Sonar Strong debugging skills across distributed systems Knowledge of GCP services (GCS, IAM, GKE, Cloud Run, etc) Desired skills: Experience supporting data-heavy financial or regulated environments preferred Pay range: $59.53 - $67.53 per hour Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.