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Volkswagen Group

Contract Software Engineer I – Backend

Volkswagen Group

. Independently deliver backend features and bug fixes in Java, meeting sprint commitments and contributing to team velocity .

Posted 4/21/2026contractReston • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
JavaMongoDBPostgresSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Independently deliver backend features and bug fixes in Java, meeting sprint commitments and contributing to team velocity
  • Write clean, well-structured code — and take pride in it
  • Proactively reach out to teammates, leads, or other teams when you hit a blocker instead of going silent
  • Contribute to growing the team's test coverage through unit and integration tests — not just for your own code, but also new initiatives that might need additional testing coverage
  • Actively participate in Agile rituals: standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
  • Review code, give useful feedback, and receive it with an open mind
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and ask good questions to level up quickly

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 2+ years of backend software development experience
  • Proficiency in Java; Spring Boot experience preferred
  • Experience with REST API development
  • Exposure to databases: Postgres and/or MongoDB
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience with OCPP or EV charging domain knowledge is a plus
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is a plus
  • Experience with integration testing frameworks is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Standard working hours with occasional after-hours support as needed
  • Up to 5–10% domestic travel

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Hard Skills & Tools
JavaSpring BootREST API developmentPostgresMongoDBunit testingintegration testingCI/CDDevOpsbackend software development
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationfeedbackproblem-solvingproactivityteamworkadaptabilityparticipationopen-mindednesscommitment
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Engineering