Backend software engineer

job summary:
The Senior Backend Software Engineer will be responsible for the analysis, design, and development of mission-critical, cloud-native enterprise services for a leading passenger rail transportation client. This role involves designing and building robust, high-performance systems using Java 17, Spring Boot, and extensive AWS services. The engineer will lead technical analysis for complex projects, develop event-driven backend services for EDI transactions, and provide ongoing support and problem resolution. This position requires a strong blend of architectural thinking, hands-on development, and problem-solving skills to ensure the reliability and scalability of core transportation systems.

location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
job type: Contract
salary: $60 - 65 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Lead technical analysis and design for large-scale IT projects, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to define business requirements and priorities.
• Design, develop, test, and implement highly available and performant cloud-native backend services, with a focus on event-driven architectures and EDI transactions.
• Conduct detailed business analysis to architect and design technical solutions that align with functional and technical requirements.
• Provide ongoing production support and problem resolution for existing applications, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all projects and services.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Code Pipeline, and CloudFormation.
• Utilize automated testing frameworks (e.g., Junit, Mockito, Cucumber, Playwright) to ensure code quality and system integrity.

qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and 7+ years of relevant experience.

Technical Expertise:

Proficiency in Java 17, Spring Boot, and Maven.

Strong hands-on experience with AWS integrations and cloud-native development using services such as ECS, EventBridge, S3, Lambda, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, and RDS/Aurora.

Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools including Jenkins, Code Pipeline, and CloudFormation.

Testing and Methodology:

Solid experience with automated testing frameworks and tools like Junit, Mockito, and Cucumber.

Understanding of the Twelve-Factor Application Methodology.

Cloud and Security:

Hands-on experience with AWS cloud-native design, development, and delivery.

Knowledge of application security vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.

Soft Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

AWS Certified Developer - Associate or higher.

Experience with Angular for front-end development.

Knowledge of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems and event-driven architectures.

Experience with AWS CDK and infrastructure as code.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.