Senior Back End Engineer

Oddball

Senior Back End Engineer developing scalable backend services for Veterans' communication workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote environment.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaJavaScriptMicroservicesReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote
Tech & Education Stipend
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company Match 401(k) plan
Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaSpring BootREST APIsmicroservice architectureJava EEAWSTerraformcloud-based developmentsystem performance optimizationlegacy system modernization

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationAgile methodologycross-functional teamworktechnical documentationcode review participationdesign discussion involvementproblem-solvingadaptabilityremote work proficiency