Senior Java Backend Developer

Senior Java Backend Developer Location: Remote, USA Employment type: Contract Indicative rate: $80–$90/hr Contract roles for Java engineers developing, modernizing, and supporting enterprise backend applications and services. Work may include API development, integrations, batch processing, microservices, and production support in cloud or on-premises environments. Depending on the assignment, developers may contribute to architecture and technical design, collaborate with product and delivery teams, and help improve reliability, security, and performance. Core skills - Java - Spring Boot - Microservices - REST APIs - Distributed Systems - SQL - Agile - Cloud Platforms Required qualifications - Professional hands-on Java development experience - Experience developing and supporting enterprise applications, backend services, or APIs - Experience with Spring Boot or the Spring ecosystem where specified - Experience designing or integrating RESTful services - Experience with relational databases and SQL - Ability to write, test, debug, and maintain production-quality code - Ability to translate functional or technical requirements into software solutions - Experience working in a collaborative software delivery environment Preferred qualifications - Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP - Experience with Kafka, messaging, or event-driven architecture - Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, or production operations - Experience with batch processing, Linux, or system integrations - Experience in payments, financial services, healthcare, or other regulated environments