Java Developer (Backend)
Remote Role
Duration: Long term ongoing contract
Direct Client
W2 ONLY ROLE
Compensation
$75/hr W2
*This is the targeted compensation range for this role per hour. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance; 401(k).
Job Description:
FT Remote
Senior Backend Engineer – Java, Python, AWS & Claude - REQUIRED
We are looking to quickly stand up a team of highly skilled Backend Engineers with strong hands-on expertise in Java,Scala, Python, and AWS. Candidates should have a proven track record of building scalable enterprise backend applications and APIs.
Experience using Claude for coding/software development is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable backend services using Java and Python
- Develop enterprise applications and microservices using Spring Boot
- Design, build, and integrate robust REST APIs
- Develop cloud-native/serverless solutions using AWS Lambda and other AWS services
- Apply Spec-Driven Development (SDD) practices
- Leverage Claude for code generation, development acceleration, testing, and code improvement
- Write high-quality, maintainable, secure, and production-ready code
- Participate in technical design, code reviews, troubleshooting, testing, and deployment
- Collaborate effectively with engineering, architecture, and product teams
Required Skills
- Expert-level Java
- Expert-level Python
- Strong Spring Boot experience
- Strong AWS, including AWS Lambda
- Excellent API development experience
- Strong understanding of microservices and distributed systems
- Experience with Spec-Driven Development (SDD)
- Strong software engineering fundamentals and coding skills
- Experience with automated testing, Git and CI/CD
Highly Preferred
- Hands-on experience using Claude for coding
- Experience working in large-scale financial-services or enterprise environments
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment
Candidate Submission Expectations
We are looking for strong, hands-on engineers who can successfully perform in a technical interview. Please carefully screen candidates for actual depth in Java, Python, AWS, API development, and problem-solving before submission.
Please submit only solid, thoroughly vetted candidates to ensure a productive interview process.
Priority profile: Strong Java + Python + AWS → Excellent backend/API engineering → Claude coding experience
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