Oddball
Senior Back End Engineer
Remote Backend Engineering role with clear candidate location fit.
PostedJul 5, 2026
Eligible countries6 accepted countries
Seniority signalSenior
Work settingRemote
Accepted candidate locations
AustraliaCanadaGermanyNetherlandsUnited KingdomUSA
Role overview
Senior Back End Engineer
Requirements and responsibilities
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What you'll be doing:
- Design and develop scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot within a cloud-based environment
- Build and maintain REST APIs and microservices supporting high-volume notification and communication workflows
- Work within and improve a large Java EE legacy codebase as part of ongoing modernization efforts
- Improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability across distributed services
- Collaborate with frontend engineers working in React and NestJS to deliver cohesive, end-to-end solutions
- Support secure software delivery practices aligned with VA DevSecOps and federal compliance standards
- Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and Agile ceremonies
What you’ll bring:
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience with Java as a primary language
- Strong experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservice architecture
- Experience working with or modernizing Java EE legacy systems
- Familiarity with JavaScript and NestJS is a plus
- Experience working in AWS cloud environments
- Familiarity with Terraform or similar IaC tools is a plus
- Understanding of federal security and compliance requirements is a plus
- Thrives in a remote, collaborative Agile environment and genuinely enjoys working closely with a cross-functional team
- Communicates clearly and openly, whether writing technical documentation or collaborating across engineering teams
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Benefits:
- Fully remote
- Tech & Education Stipend
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Company Match 401(k) plan
- Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays
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