Senior Java Engineer - Contract

The Role:
We are looking for a skilled Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing scalable applications and guide our systems' architecture. You'll write clean, efficient code, define best practices in testing and software delivery, and mentor junior engineers. This role also involves collaborating across teams, streamlining development processes, and advocating for innovative design patterns that support long-term growth

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver clean, maintainable, performant code
• Help define the architectural strategy for the systems you own and contribute to architectural vision for the platform at large
• Review code and provide feedback on technical work on the team
• Build services and tooling to streamline the development process
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers on the team
• Help define standards and best practices on your team for testing, software delivery, observability, contract definition and other key development processes
• Participate in sprint-related meetings such as standup, grooming, retrospective, and roadmap replenishment
• Encourage a culture of experimentation, prototyping and brainstorming across technical teams
• Provide consultation for non-technical teammates and clarity around technical decisions
• Advocate for new technology and design patterns where you believe they can help power the business
• Advocate for flexible, domain-driven solutions that balance expediency with long-term flexibility

Qualifications:

• 6 + years of experience as a software engineer, building and operating production systems at scale
• 4+ years experience with Java using Spring Boot or Dropwizard (Either one)
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is preferred
• Good understanding of application scaling.
• Experience with unit testing and integration testing
• Experience teaching and mentoring junior engineers

Nice to Have Skills: 

• Experience with React (Intermediate to mid-level)
• Experience with Python (Intermediate)
• Experience with ecommerce
• Experience with datadog monitors or similar tools 

What we offer:

• Remote Work Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Professional Development Opportunities