Senior Java/AWS Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer – Java / AWS (Contract) Location: Scottsdale, AZ (Hybrid) Employment Type: Contract A large U.S.-based financial technology organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build and support cloud-based backend services used by millions of consumers and businesses nationwide. This role focuses on Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and AWS within a distributed, high-availability environment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced backend engineer who enjoys owning features from design through production. The team works on systems where reliability, performance, and security are critical, and contractors are treated as core contributors who collaborate closely with engineering, QA, and product teams. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of professional software development experience Strong Java development experience Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and RESTful APIs Experience working in AWS or other cloud environments Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases Experience with source control and code review practices Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments Desired Skills & Experience Experience with microservices or SOA-based architectures Event-driven or asynchronous system experience Automated testing frameworks (unit and functional) CI/CD or deployment automation exposure Experience supporting production applications What You Will Be Doing Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Java Build and support cloud-native applications on AWS Participate in technical design and architecture discussions Write clean, testable, and well-documented code Troubleshoot and support existing services Tech Breakdown 50% Java / Spring Boot 30% AWS / Cloud Infrastructure 20% Databases, APIs, and supporting tools Daily Responsibilities 70% Hands-on development 10% Technical design and leadership input 20% Team collaboration and planning The Offer Hourly Rate: $70/hour minimum – $80/hour maximum Bonus eligibility: Not applicable (contract role) Benefits (Assumption – agency-provided) Medical, Dental, Vision Vacation Time Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr