Java Software Engineer

Java Developer (Remote – Contract to Hire)

Location:
Remote (U.S.-based)

Compensation:
$70/hr | Conversion up to $140,000

About the Role

TechLine Consulting is hiring on behalf of a client seeking a
Java Developer
for a
contract-to-hire
opportunity. This remote role focuses on backend development using
Java
,
Spring Boot
, and
AWS
. The ideal candidate is a strong generalist who can contribute across the full development lifecycle and is looking to grow into a long-term engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain REST APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design scalable systems
• Deploy and manage backend applications in AWS environments
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Participate in DevOps workflows, CI/CD processes, and automation
• Monitor and optimize system performance
• Engage in team agile ceremonies, code reviews, and peer collaboration

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot and API architecture
• Solid AWS experience (e.g., Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS)
• Proficiency in relational databases and version control tools (e.g., Git)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker a plus)
• Strong communicator who thrives in distributed teams
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

This is a great opportunity for a backend engineer seeking long-term growth, modern tooling, and the flexibility of remote work with conversion potential.