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Addison Group lists this Senior Backend Software Engineer opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Senior Backend Software Engineer
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate : $65 - $70/ hour
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in transforming a core financial product.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development, testing, and delivery of reliable backend services
Help define and evolve the system architecture in a service-oriented environment
Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Deliver high-availability, high-scalability services in a cloud-native environment
Mentor peers and foster a strong engineering culture
Drive innovation through new ideas and continuous improvements
Work closely with product and design teams throughout the product lifecycle
Support production systems and participate in the on‑call rotation
Preferred Background & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
4+ years of backend development experience with modern tech stacks
2+ years of hands‑on experience with Java, Kotlin, or Scala
Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ORM tools
Experience with microservices or service‑oriented architecture (SOA)
Comfortable working in Kubernetes‑based infrastructure environments
Strong sense of ownership and ability to work end‑to‑end from concept to production
Familiarity with collaborative development practices like code reviews and CI/CD pipelines
Nice to Have
Interest in personal finance or experience with consumer financial products
Familiarity with distributed systems technologies such as Kafka and Docker
Exposure to full‑stack development (React, TypeScript, or similar)
Prior experience in fintech, digital banking, or financial services
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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