Sr. Software Engineer (Backend)

Post Date

May 05, 2025

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77002
US
Aug 01, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

HOU-780355

Pay Rate

$56 - $70 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

One of Insight Global's O&G clients is looking to hire a Sr. Software Engineer to join their Optimization group within within their Information Systems department. This team is dedicated to optimizing oil and gas production through technology. This person will be responsible for building new applications from scratch, as well as enhancing and modifying existing applications. This role requires about 85% back-end development in Typescript, Node.js, and SQL, and 15% front-end development in React. This person is also responsible for creating Oracle database tables, and optimizing queries. Candidates must be comfortable working onsite 5 days / week in downtown, Houston. Based on knowledge and experience, this position offers an hourly rate range of $55-69/hr.

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience developing applications in Typescript
5+ years of experience with Node.js, Express, and Nest.js
Experience integrating ML models into applications
Strong experience developing APIs
Strong experience with Oracle, Postres, and MemSQL databases
Ability to create database tables and optimize queries

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

O&G industry experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.