Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Oddball is a company that believes in the power of quality software to improve lives, particularly in the federal space. They are seeking a Senior Back End Engineer to design and develop scalable backend services for enterprise-scale notification and communication workflows for Veterans.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot within a cloud-based environment
• Build and maintain REST APIs and microservices supporting high-volume notification and communication workflows
• Work within and improve a large Java EE legacy codebase as part of ongoing modernization efforts
• Improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability across distributed services
• Collaborate with frontend engineers working in React and NestJS to deliver cohesive, end-to-end solutions
• Support secure software delivery practices aligned with VA DevSecOps and federal compliance standards
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and Agile ceremonies

Skills

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience with Java as a primary language
• Strong experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservice architecture
• Experience working with or modernizing Java EE legacy systems
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor's Degree
• Familiarity with JavaScript and NestJS
• Experience working in AWS cloud environments
• Familiarity with Terraform or similar IaC tools
• Understanding of federal security and compliance requirements
• Thrives in a remote, collaborative Agile environment and genuinely enjoys working closely with a cross-functional team
• Communicates clearly and openly, whether writing technical documentation or collaborating across engineering teams

Benefits

• Fully remote
• Tech & Education Stipend
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Match 401(k) plan
• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays

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