Senior Back End Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Back End Engineer in the United States.

This role focuses on building and evolving large-scale backend systems that power critical communication and notification services for veteran-facing applications. You will work in a highly collaborative, mission-driven engineering environment where reliability, scalability, and security are essential. The position involves designing robust microservices and REST APIs using modern Java ecosystems while also contributing to the modernization of legacy systems. You will play a key role in improving system performance and maintainability across distributed cloud-based architectures. Working closely with frontend and DevOps engineers, you will help deliver secure, end-to-end solutions aligned with enterprise and federal standards. This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful public-sector technology that directly supports essential services.

Accountabilities:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservice architectures in a cloud environment.
Build and enhance REST APIs supporting high-volume communication and notification workflows.
Contribute to the modernization and improvement of existing Java EE legacy systems.
Optimize system performance, reliability, and maintainability across distributed backend services.
Collaborate with frontend engineers (React, NestJS) and cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Support secure software development practices aligned with DevSecOps and federal compliance requirements.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and technical design discussions.

Requirements:

5+ years of professional backend engineering experience with Java as a primary programming language.
Strong expertise in Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture.
Experience working with or modernizing Java EE legacy systems.
Experience in AWS cloud environments and distributed system design.
Familiarity with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools is a plus.
Understanding of federal security, compliance, and DevSecOps practices is a plus.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in remote, Agile, cross-functional teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
US work authorization required; ability to obtain or maintain security clearance may be required depending on contract needs.

Benefits:

Fully remote position within the United States.
Competitive salary range between $100,000 and $140,000 USD.
Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
Flexible PTO and paid holidays.
Technology and education stipend to support professional growth.
Opportunity to work on mission-driven systems supporting public-sector impact.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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