Remote Senior Back End Engineer Job at Oddball
USA
11 hours agoJob Overview
Oddball is hiring a remote candidate for Senior Back End Engineer. This is a full time position. Work location: USA.
The role typically involves technologies such as JavaScript, React, Terraform, Spring, Java, AWS.
This role involves building user interfaces using technologies such as React.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot within a cloud-based environment
- Build and maintain REST APIs and microservices supporting high-volume notification and communication workflows
- Work within and improve a large Java EE legacy codebase as part of ongoing modernization efforts
- Improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability across distributed services
- Collaborate with frontend engineers working in React and NestJS to deliver cohesive, end-to-end solutions
- Support secure software delivery practices aligned with VA DevSecOps and federal compliance standards
- Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and Agile ceremonies
Required Skills
Primary Skills
- JavaScript
- React
- Terraform
- Spring
- Java
Secondary Skills
- AWS
- REST
- engineer
- architecture
Skills required for this role include JavaScript, React, Terraform, and related tools for day-to-day development.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: USA
- Salary: $100000 – $140000 USD
Tech Stack
JavaScript, React, Terraform, Spring, Java, AWS, REST, engineer, architecture
Role details
Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.
We're looking for a Senior Back End Engineer to join our VA team, building and maintaining the backend systems that power enterprise-scale notification and communication workflows for Veterans.
What you'll be doing:
What you’ll bring:
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience with Java as a primary language
- Strong experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservice architecture
- Experience working with or modernizing Java EE legacy systems
- Familiarity with JavaScript and NestJS is a plus
- Experience working in AWS cloud environments
- Familiarity with Terraform or similar IaC tools is a plus
- Understanding of federal security and compliance requirements is a plus
- Thrives in a remote, collaborative Agile environment and genuinely enjoys working closely with a cross-functional team
- Communicates clearly and openly, whether writing technical documentation or collaborating across engineering teams
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Benefits:
- Fully remote
- Tech & Education Stipend
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Company Match 401(k) plan
- Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays
Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hr@Oddball.io
Compensation:
At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.
United States Wage Range: $100,000 – $140,000