back-end software engineer

job summary: The Senior Backend Software Engineer will be responsible for the analysis, design, and development of mission-critical, cloud-native enterprise services for a leading passenger rail transportation client. This role involves designing and building robust, high-performance systems using Java 17, Spring Boot, and extensive AWS services. The engineer will lead technical analysis for complex projects, develop event-driven backend services for EDI transactions, and provide ongoing support and problem resolution. This position requires a strong blend of architectural thinking, hands-on development, and problem-solving skills to ensure the reliability and scalability of core transportation systems.   location: Washington, Washington, D.C. job type: Contract salary: $55 - 64 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Lead technical analysis and design for large-scale IT projects, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to define business requirements and priorities. Design, develop, test, and implement highly available and performant cloud-native backend services, with a focus on event-driven architectures and EDI transactions. Conduct detailed business analysis to architect and design technical solutions that align with functional and technical requirements. Provide ongoing production support and problem resolution for existing applications, ensuring system reliability and performance. Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all projects and services. Contribute to the continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Code Pipeline, and CloudFormation. Utilize automated testing frameworks (e.g., Junit, Mockito, Cucumber, Playwright) to ensure code quality and system integrity.  qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and 7+ years of relevant experience. Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Java 17, Spring Boot, and Maven. Strong hands-on experience with AWS integrations and cloud-native development using services such as ECS, EventBridge, S3, Lambda, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, and RDS/Aurora. Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools including Jenkins, Code Pipeline, and CloudFormation. Testing and Methodology: Solid experience with automated testing frameworks and tools like Junit, Mockito, and Cucumber. Understanding of the Twelve-Factor Application Methodology. Cloud and Security: Hands-on experience with AWS cloud-native design, development, and delivery. Knowledge of application security vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques. Soft Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex issues. Preferred Qualifications: AWS Certified Developer - Associate or higher. Experience with Angular for front-end development. Knowledge of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems and event-driven architectures. Experience with AWS CDK and infrastructure as code.   skills: Software Development and Architecture: The ability to design and build robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions. Cloud-Native Expertise: Strong, hands-on experience with cloud platforms, including cloud-native design, development, and delivery. Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting: The capability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions. Requirements Analysis and Design: The skill to translate business needs into technical requirements and architectural designs. Data and System Integration: Experience connecting disparate systems and handling data transactions, such as EDI. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Proficiency in automating the software delivery pipeline. Automated Testing and Quality Assurance: A commitment to writing clean, reliable code supported by comprehensive automated tests. Technical Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Leadership and Mentorship: The ability to lead projects, guide junior team members, and contribute to a positive team environment. Adaptability and Learning: The willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving project needs. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

job summary: A rapidly growing technology company is seeking a highly motivated Staff Full Stack Engineer to operate as a tech lead on our fast-moving Emerging Product Engineering team. You will be responsible for managing and executing a product engineering team tasked with delivering outcomes aligned with your Product Lead partner. Our tremendous growth necessitates a deeper, more specialized focus, and this role is key to that evolution.   location: Tarrytown, New York job type: Permanent salary: $200,000 - 220,000 per year work hours: 9am to 5pm education: No Degree Required   responsibilities: Lead a team of engineers to solve business problems through fast-paced iterations and deploy working software that delivers measurable business outcomes. Collaborate closely with existing development teams to maintain momentum and alignment. Communicate with senior leadership and ensure cohesive product engineering operations. Work in a fast-paced environment to deliver high-quality solutions within tight deadlines. Solve complex problems and implement scalable solutions using best practices. Adapt to team culture quickly, demonstrating a positive and collaborative approach, with consistent async communication.  qualifications: Experience: 10+ years of demonstrated engineering delivery to business outcomes (both hands-on and leadership). Architecture: A strong understanding of microservices architecture and implementation. DevOps: A strong understanding of CI/CD, feature flags, DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure best practices. Cloud: Strong understanding of AWS, deployment pipelines, Terraform, and other similar technologies. Backend: Strong background in Node.js, Lambda, and the AWS ecosystem. Mindset: Demonstrated ability to get up to speed quickly in new environments and domains. High level of self-motivation with a strong delivery mindset. Collaboration: Proven track record of collaborating effectively in a team-oriented environment. Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. Technical Stack: Javascript Shop: Node.js, React Cloud First System in AWS: Lambda, Fargate, RDS, MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDb, Kinesis CI/CD: Terraform, CircleCi   skills: Technical Stack: Javascript Shop: Node.js, React Cloud First System in AWS: Lambda, Fargate, RDS, MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDb, Kinesis CI/CD: Terraform, CircleCi Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

job summary: Location: Westlake TX and Merriamack NH Required Skills: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field8+ years of experience in enterprise application support, production engineering, or site reliability engineering   location: Roanoke, Texas job type: Contract salary: $70 - 71 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Strong expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining applications built with Java/JEE, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, SQL/NoSQL, Python, and LinuxExperience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), including services like EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, IAM, and container orchestration (EKS/ECS)Experience with Kafka Listener for event-driven architecture and message stream processing  qualifications: Hands-on experience with data movement and ETL tools such as Informatica, including job monitoring, failure recovery, and performance tuningFamiliarity with observability and logging tools such as Datadog, Splunk, ELK Stack  skills: Hands-on experience with incident management, root cause analysis, and automation of support tasksStrong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategiesTerraform experience preferred, CloudFormation TemplatesExperience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormationExcellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional incident response and postmortem reviewsProven ability to mentor engineers and drive operational best practices across teamsProficient in Agile methodologies and DevOps principles Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.