Senior Back End Engineer

Role Overview

Oddball is seeking a Senior Back End Engineer to join its VA team. You will design, build, and maintain backend systems that power enterprise-scale notification and communication workflows for Veterans, working in a cloud-based environment and collaborating with frontend teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot in a cloud environment
• Build and maintain REST APIs and microservices for high-volume notification/communication workflows
• Work within and modernize a large Java EE legacy codebase
• Improve performance, reliability, and maintainability across distributed services
• Collaborate with frontend engineers using React and NestJS for end-to-end solutions
• Support secure software delivery practices aligned with VA DevSecOps and federal compliance
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and Agile ceremonies

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience with Java as the primary language
• Strong experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservice architecture
• Experience working with or modernizing Java EE legacy systems
• AWS cloud experience
• Familiarity with Terraform (or similar IaC) (plus)
• Familiarity with JavaScript/NestJS (plus)
• Understanding of federal security and compliance requirements (plus)
• Enjoys a remote, collaborative Agile environment and communicates clearly across teams

Authorization / Eligibility

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• For certain roles: may require U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a federal background investigation and/or security clearance

Compensation & Benefits

• Fully remote
• Salary range (US): $100,000 – $140,000
• Benefits include: 401(k) match, flexible PTO/paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Tech & Education stipend