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Location: Carson City, NV
Duration: 6+ months (Contract-to-Hire)
Experience:
8–10+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience
Role Overview:
We are seeking a self-starter Senior Backend Software Engineer with deep expertise in building scalable, high-performance backend systems using modern Java and distributed system technologies. The ideal candidate is highly hands-on, technically strong, and comfortable working in fast-paced, production-grade environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using modern Java and Spring ecosystem technologies
Build and optimize RESTful APIs and backend integrations at scale
Work with distributed systems and messaging platforms to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, DevOps, frontend) to deliver high-quality solutions
Drive best practices in code quality, testing, performance tuning, and security
Take ownership of components and contribute to architectural decisions
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Core Technical Skills (Must-Have)
Strong hands-on experience as a Backend Java Engineer
Java 21 or above
Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC)
Hibernate/JPA
Strong experience with:
API Gateways
Redis
Apache Kafka
Solid understanding of microservices architecture
Experience building high-throughput, low-latency systems
Nice to Have
Experience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Azure Storage, etc.)
Exposure to cloud-native architectures and DevOps practices
Soft Skills & Attributes
Self-motivated and proactive problem solver
Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Bonus Points
Experience modernizing legacy systems
Familiarity with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)
Knowledge of security best practices for backend systems
Languages
- English
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