App Dev - Java - Guru

Senior Backend Java Engineer (W2 ONLY Contract)

Duration: 11‑month contract (strong possibility for extension). 4 openings available.

Location & Work Model: Hybrid – Richmond, VA office. Candidates must be local to Richmond and will get preference over relocation candidates. No other locations will be considered.

Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, Hybrid.

This role sits within the Consumer Identity space
, supporting the customers login and primary identification services for customers. The team builds horizontal backend services that power secure customer authentication across the website.

• 100%
  backend development (no frontend)
• Team supports DSS and DFS integrations
• Team size: ~7–8 people (mix of full‑time employees and contractors)

This role is opening due to a new upcoming project
. While not directly tied to DFS, the team is leveraging a growing customer base to prioritize and deliver initiatives they’ve wanted to tackle for some time.

• Design, build, and maintain backend services supporting customer login and identity platforms
• Write high‑quality, scalable Java code using Spring
• Develop and deploy services in AWS environments
• Work within Dev Ops‑driven pipelines
  , including Dockerized applications
• Collaborate closely with teammates on releases, integrations, and troubleshooting
• Ensure changes are properly monitored and observable
• Actively participate in team ceremonies and collaboration

• ~50% hands‑on coding (with support from AI coding tools)
• ~20% monitoring and ensuring changes are production‑ready
• ~20–30% team meetings and collaboration
• Ongoing troubleshooting and support

• 6–7+ years of backend development experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • Java (Spring / Spring Boot)
  • AWS
  • Dev Ops practices
  • Docker
• Experience building and supporting distributed backend services
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast‑moving environment

• Experience with Splunk and New Relic
• Experience with One Stream

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Candidates with strong, relevant experience and skill set will be considered in lieu of a degree