New Consultant - Software Engineer (Backend/Platform/Cloud)

We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to support our client’s eCommerce Catalog Platform , a mission-critical application foundational to powering all product content across their digital commerce experience. This role is key to ensuring platform scalability, performance, and reliability—especially in preparation for peak holiday season traffic. This is a fast-paced, high-impact engagement where your backend engineering expertise will directly contribute to a platform visited by millions of customers. Corp-to-Corp applicants are encouraged to apply as this is anticipated to be a 3-month engagement. Key Responsibilities: Design and deliver highly scalable backend systems that can support large-scale, high-traffic eCommerce operations. Develop robust APIs using microservice architecture and integrate them with both upstream and downstream systems. Implement event-driven architecture patterns leveraging technologies such as Google Pub/Sub or Kafka. Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot backend services within a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment. Drive distributed caching strategies to optimize platform responsiveness and uptime. Collaborate across cross-functional teams to align on technical design, scalability needs, and performance goals. Mentor and guide junior developers through code reviews, architectural discussions, and design feedback.