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Senior Backend Engineer

ZipRecruiter, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Senior Backend Engineer 5+ Months W2 Contract San Jose, CA (Hybrid)

Here’s how you’ll make an impact on the team:

Develop and maintain backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and Ruby

Design and optimize GraphQL and RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption

Collaborate with product managers, technical leads, and other engineers to understand business and customer objectives

Participate in technical discussions, root cause analysis, and performance tuning

Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Docker

Maintain and enhance legacy Ruby codebases while migrating them to modern Java services

Ensure application reliability through monitoring tools like New Relic, Splunk, or Grafana

Deploy and manage services on AWS, leveraging Lambda, RDS, and API Gateway

Here’s what you’ll need to be successful in this role:

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent

3+ years of backend development experience

Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Ruby

Experience with GraphQL schema design and query optimization 4

Solid understanding of SQL (e.g., Postgres) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)

Familiarity with APM tools and monitoring frameworks

Experience with AWS cloud services and deployment strategies

Familiarity with version control systems (Git), Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Pay Range:

$82.00 - $91.55/hour

Benefits That Matter to You:

NextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees

Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence

Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)

Ready to take the next step?

Apply today and be part of a team that transforms businesses and fuels growth!

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