Skills

Java CI/CD Docker Version Control Architecture Application Architecture Databases git Organization AWS Spring Spring Boot CI/CD Pipelines Terraform

Job Specifications

We are seeking a Senior Java Engineer to support a large-scale, cloud-native platform within a well-established organization operating at the intersection of technology and digital media. This is a 6-month contract role based in New York City, working in a structured hybrid environment. The ideal candidate is a senior-level backend engineer with deep Java and AWS experience who is comfortable building and maintaining scalable, production-grade systems. U.S. work authorization is required. No visa sponsorship is available at this time.

Job Title: Senior Java Engineer (Contract)

Location: New York City (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java within a modern cloud-based architecture
Build and maintain RESTful web services, supporting high-availability, distributed systems
Develop cloud-native applications leveraging core AWS services and containerized environments
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and platform teams to support system scalability, performance, and reliability
Contribute to infrastructure automation efforts using infrastructure-as-code tools
Participate in CI/CD workflows to support reliable and repeatable deployments
Support database design, query optimization, and performance tuning efforts for enterprise applications

Required Skills & Experience

Strong backend engineering experience with Java in production environments
Experience building and supporting applications on AWS
Hands-on experience developing RESTful APIs and backend services
Working knowledge of Spring / Spring Boot frameworks
Experience with containerized applications (Docker; ECS or similar)
Familiarity with infrastructure automation and IaC tools (Terraform preferred)
Experience supporting cloud-native, distributed systems
Solid understanding of object-oriented design and scalable application architecture
Comfort working with relational databases, including query optimization
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment workflows
Proficiency using Git-based version control in team environments

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $85/hour
Contract Length: 6 months

Additional Information

Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite per week in NYC
Every third week is fully remote
During onsite weeks, two in-office days are fixed and the third onsite day is flexible and chosen by the engineer
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States — no visa sponsorship available

For more information or to apply, contact Andrew Gallagher at agallagher@Talener.com

About the Company

Talener is a full-service staffing company with headquarters in NYC and Boston. Started as an IT contract agency in New York City in 2007, Talener has grown nationally - servicing technology, operations, HR, digital marketing, sales, finance, and accounting positions. For nearly two decades, Talener has serviced dozens of industries from legal and publishing to education and fintech -- and everything in between. Whether you are expanding your team or looking for right career for you, Talener's team of highly specialized ... Know more