Job Specifications
Job Title: Backend Engineer II
Location: Seattle, WA 98101 (Hybrid) / 4 days onsite (Mon - Thur)
Duration: 12-month contract (with possible extension)
Start Date: Targeting Jan 2025
Pay Rate: $57.75/hr. to $63.38/hr. on W2
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
Shift timing: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Interview Process:
Round 1: Behavioral Interview (1 hour)
Round 2: Technical Interview (1 hour)
Note: W2 candidates only; C2C cannot be considered.
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Java (8+) and Spring Boot
Develop scalable, cloud-native microservices following software engineering best practices
Perform data modeling, storage, and performance optimization using Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL) and DynamoDB
Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality features
Build and maintain integrations with internal and external systems
Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, deployments, and incident response activities
Ensure performance, security, reliability, and availability of backend services in production environments
Required Skills & Qualifications:
5–10 years of backend development experience using Java and Spring Boot
Strong hands-on experience with RESTful API development and microservices architecture
Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases
Strong experience with Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL)
Familiarity with Amazon DynamoDB and efficient NoSQL data modeling
Solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and application performance tuning
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and build tools such as Maven or Gradle
Experience deploying, monitoring, and supporting services in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, API Gateway, ECS, or EKS
Familiarity with event-driven architecture and messaging tools like Kafka or SQS
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Knowledge of secure coding practices, API security, and OAuth2
Experience writing unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, or similar frameworks
Monitoring and logging experience with CloudWatch and/or ELK Stack
Education:
B.Tech or M.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology
Exposure to React, .NET WPF, or React Native is a plus
“Join our team to build scalable, high-performance backend services in a cloud-native environment, working with cutting-edge Java, Spring Boot, and AWS technologies while driving innovation across microservices and API development.”
About the Company
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