Senior Software Engineer – Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and create full-stack functionalities for Angular front-end applications and Java/Spring Boot microservices.

• Develop and manage scalable services within containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Take responsibility for the design and advancement of core services and APIs, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and maintainable.

• Create and integrate RESTful APIs to facilitate secure communication between systems.

• Implement asynchronous messaging patterns (Kafka) for use in distributed environments.

• Design and optimize data models and persistence layers using Postgres or MySQL.

• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to convert mission requirements into technical solutions.

• Contribute to the creation of technical design documentation and system architecture artifacts.

• Lead or engage in code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.

• Manage features and services throughout their lifecycle, from design to production delivery.

• Assist in defining service design patterns, API standards, and engineering best practices.

• Enhance system performance, scalability, and reliability as the platform matures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of professional software development experience.

• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for developing production-quality services.

• Experience in creating microservices within containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with asynchronous messaging systems (Kafka).

• Proficient with build tools like Gradle or Maven.

• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and contemporary frameworks (Angular preferred).

• Extensive experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs.

• Background in working with relational databases (Postgres or MySQL).

• Capability to produce technical design documentation, including system diagrams and architecture artifacts.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to navigate ambiguous situations.

• Excellent communication skills, including direct interaction with stakeholders or clients.

• Proven track record of ownership and the ability to drive projects from concept to production.

• Skill in designing with a focus on future scalability and platform evolution.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contract Duration: initial 9-month contract, 40 hours per week.