Java Backend; Groovy

Job Description

Role:
Software Engineer (Java) 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Fully Remote

Are you a backend-focused software engineer ready to design and scale modern systems that support enterprise growth?

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, testing, and integration of modern backend applications and services supporting ESS initiatives.
• Design and build high-performance APIs, data solutions, and event-driven services that support enterprise products and services.
• Participate in solution design discussions and technical decision-making, contributing both as a hands-on engineer and a technical leader.
• Operate across roles as needed - individual contributor, technical lead, mentor, or collaborator - to support team success.
• Develop a strong understanding of business objectives and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize applications for performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• Backend Development: 5+ years of experience building scalable applications using Java with Spring Boot and Groovy, including designing and maintaining RESTful APIs and API contracts.
• Event-Driven Architecture:
  
  Experience with event-based systems such as Kafka or Rabbit
  
  MQ.
• Containerization:
  Experience developing and running containerized applications using Docker; familiarity with Kubernetes is a plus.
• Data Management:
  Strong SQL experience working with relational databases such as DB2, SQL Server, or similar.
• Cloud Environments:
  Experience working within AWS-based cloud environments; familiarity with Azure is a plus.
• Leadership:
  Prior tech lead or solution lead experience, including guiding technical decisions and supporting other engineers.
• Ability to work remotely with a reliable high-speed internet connection and be located in the United States or Puerto Rico.
• A collaborative mindset that values inclusion, diverse perspectives, and continuous learning.

• Experience with Mule Soft for integration and API management.
• Front-end exposure using modern frameworks such as Vue.js