Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java)

Hybrid in Carson City, NV, US • Posted 17 hours ago • Updated 17 hours ago
Contract W2
50% Travel Required
Hybrid
$70 - $80/hr
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Skills

  • Backend
  • Java
  • Azure
  • Java21
  • Springboot
  • Spring MVC
  • Kafka
  • Redis

Summary

Role: Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java) 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
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10271950
  • Position Id: 8944950
  • Posted 17 hours ago
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