App Dev - Java - Guru

THIS POSTION IS NOT OPEN TO C2C-W2 ONLY Job Title: Java Developer Location: Hybrid, Richmond, VA Job Type: 11-month Contract Expected hours per week 40 hours per week Schedule Monday – Friday, Hybrid Pay Range $80-$84 per hour Job Title Senior Backend Java Engineer (W2 ONLY Contract) Duration 11?month W2 ONLY contract with 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. About The Team & Role 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. Responsibilities • 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 DevOps?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 Day?to?Day Breakdown • ~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 Required Qualifications • 6–7+ years of backend development experience • Strong expertise in: • Java (Spring / Spring Boot) • AWS • DevOps practices • Docker • Experience building and supporting distributed backend services • Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast?moving environment Nice to Have • Experience with Splunk and New Relic • Experience with OneStream Education • Bachelor’s degree preferred • Candidates with strong, relevant experience and skill set will be considered in lieu of a degree #INDPRO