Sr. Software Engineer (Java / AWS) Job Details Location : Remote (U.S. only)
Start Date : July 7, 2025
Contract Length : 6 months, with potential extension
Schedule : 40 hours / week
Pay Range :
- Zone 1 (e.g., Boston, NYC, Seattle, California) : $86.67 – $96.67 / hr W2
- Zone 2 (e.g., Florida, Texas, Midwest) : $76.67 – $86.67 / hr W2
About the Role We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a strong Java and AWS background to join a high-impact team at a leading audio entertainment company. This role focuses on building scalable backend features using AWS native services and frameworks, playing a key role in product innovation and cloud-first architecture. What You’ll Do
Develop backend features using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS services like Lambda, Fargate, Kinesis, and DynamoDBCollaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams on feature design and architectureCreate CI / CD workflows using GitHub Actions and Typescript-based pipelinesMonitor performance using CloudWatch or DataDog; troubleshoot production issuesContribute to Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and internal knowledge basesSuggest alternative technical solutions and lead innovation discussionsPerform code reviews and guide junior developersHelp define and uphold standards for DevOps, testing, and code qualityWhat You Bring
5+ years of experience with Java and Spring Boot in a production environment2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, Fargate, SQS, DynamoDB, etc.)Experience building CI / CD pipelines using GitHub ActionsStrong understanding of AWS Well-Architected FrameworkFamiliarity with performance monitoring and logging (CloudWatch / DataDog)Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databasesAgile team experience; good communicator and collaboratorAWS Certification (Developer or Solutions Architect) is a plusTech Stack
Languages : Java, TypeScriptFrameworks : Spring BootAWS : Lambda, Fargate, Kinesis, DynamoDB, SQS, CloudWatchCI / CD : GitHub ActionsMonitoring : DataDog, AWS CloudWatchTools : GitHub, SQL, Unix / Linux (basic), Agile / ScrumPerks
100% remoteHigh-impact work with a team shaping the future of audio entertainmentOpportunity for contract extension or potential full-time conversionJoin a team where your ideas and solutions help drive innovation and scale