Senior Java Developer

Role Overview

Senior Java Developer (100% Remote, EST)

Join a team supporting business-critical housing finance technology and securitization systems. This role emphasizes strong technical ownership, independent execution, and sound architecture from concept through deployment.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and develop new components and enhance existing applications using Spring Core and Spring Boot
• Architect and build robust REST APIs and integrations for critical systems
• Apply best practices for design, testing, implementation, and support with minimal direction
• Use AWS to deliver secure, cloud-native applications (e.g., S3, ECS, Lambda, Step Functions, SSM, SNS/SQS)
• Write, tune, and maintain complex SQL queries (primarily Oracle)
• Build containerized solutions with Docker for scalability and efficient deployment
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, security, and compliance requirements
• Create extensible/reusable library code and maintain thorough technical documentation
• Collaborate with a remote team while working independently; contribute across the Agile project lifecycle

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 9+ years building enterprise applications with Spring Core and Spring Boot
• 9+ years writing unit tests with JUnit and Mockito
• 7+ years hands-on experience with AWS services (S3, ECS, Lambda, Step Functions, SSM, SNS/SQS)
• Advanced SQL with complex query design/optimization (Oracle preferred)
• Docker proficiency
• Experience with IntelliJ, Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence
• Knowledge of Cucumber and Maven for testing and build automation
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication skills; able to make architectural decisions independently

Contract Details

• Pay rate: Up to $83/hr
• Work arrangement: Part-time
• Remote: 100% remote, must work EST hours