**Software Engineer** + Hybrid in Houston, TX (Tues-Thurs) + 12 month contract to hire + W2 only, no sponsorship available **DUTIES** • Lead the design and implementation of full-stack features using Angular for the front end and AWS Lambda-based services for the back end • Architect and optimize data flows between Amazon Neptune, S3, and Lambda-based functions • Develop and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs to serve data from Neptune • Ensure UI components built in Angular are performant, responsive, and aligned with business requirements • Collaborate closely with solution architects, data engineers, and DevOps teams on system design and deployment • Define and enforce best practices for code quality, performance, and security in a cloud-native environment • Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical decisions for the overall stack • Write Infrastructure-as-Code templates (Terraform or AWS CDK/CloudFormation) for repeatable deployments • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize serverless workflows and database performance **REQUIREMENTS** • 7+ years of professional software development experience • 3+ years in senior or lead roles • Strong proficiency in Angular (preferably Angular 12+) for building enterprise-grade web applications • Proven hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, Amazon S3, Amazon Neptune, and integrating serverless architectures • Experience designing and consuming APIs (REST and/or GraphQL) • Solid skills with Node.js or Python for backend Lambda development • Strong knowledge of AWS IAM, API Gateway, and related AWS security practices • Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform • Solid understanding of software design patterns, system architecture, and cloud scalability • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of graph database query languages (e.g., Gremlin, SPARQL) for Neptune. • Experience with AWS monitoring and logging (e.g., CloudWatch, X-Ray). • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.