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Flexible Senior Backend Developer Jobs in Virginia

System One

Senior Backend Developer

Merrifield, VA · On-site

$120K - $156K/yr

Senior Java Backend Developer Location: Vienna or Winchester, VA, San Diego, CA, or Pensacola, FL Work Schedule: hybrid, onsite 3 days a week Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options Position Type:

System One

Senior Backend Developer

Merrifield, VA · On-site

$120K - $156K/yr

Senior Java Backend Developer Location: Vienna or Winchester, VA, San Diego, CA, or Pensacola, FL Work Schedule: hybrid, onsite 3 days a week Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options Position Type:

BDR Solutions LLC

Sr Backend Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$123K - $160K/yr

BDR is seeking a Sr. Back-End Developer to join our growing team! This position will be performed virtually from the individual's home office working on EST time schedule. This position requires US ...

Chenega MIOS

Senior Backend Developer

Vienna, VA · On-site

$120K - $157K/yr

Req ID: 40538 Summary Senior Backend Developer Vienna, VA Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where ...

Chenega Corporation

Senior Backend Developer

Vienna, VA · On-site

$120K - $157K/yr

Summary Senior Backend Developer Vienna, VA Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional ...

Chenega MIOS SBU

Senior Backend Developer

Vienna, VA · On-site

They are seeking a Senior Backend Developer to build software leveraging Esri's products and APIs, focusing on backend services that solve complex problems at a global scale. Responsibilities : • ...

Data Society

Sr. Backend Engineer

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$120 - $170/hr

About the Role The onshore Senior Back-End Engineer leads backend microservices architecture and ... Proficiency with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and security‑gated build processes (Veracode or ...

Urban Legend

Senior Backend Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

JOB SUMMARY: We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with deep Django and API experience to ... DevOps & Tooling * Comfortable working with Docker * Experience deploying to Heroku or similar ...

Urban Legend

Senior Backend Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

JOB SUMMARY: We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with deep Django and API experience to ... DevOps & Tooling * Comfortable working with Docker * Experience deploying to Heroku or similar ...

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What is the difference between Flexible Senior Backend Developer vs Flexible Backend Developer?

AspectFlexible Senior Backend DeveloperFlexible Backend Developer
Required Experience5+ years, leadership skills often preferred1-3 years, focus on core backend skills
CertificationsOptional, but advanced certifications valuedNot typically required
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams, often in tech companies or startupsSimilar environments, may include freelance or remote roles
ResponsibilitiesDesigning scalable backend systems, mentoring juniorsImplementing APIs, database management, coding

The main difference lies in experience and leadership. Flexible Senior Backend Developers typically have more years of experience and may take on mentorship or architectural roles, while Flexible Backend Developers focus on coding and implementation tasks. Both roles are vital in tech companies and often share similar work environments, but the senior role involves more strategic responsibilities.

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Senior Backend Developer

Merrifield, VA • On-site

System One
Business Consulting Services • 5 - 10K employees
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$120K - $156K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Senior Java Backend Developer Location: Vienna or Winchester, VA, San Diego, CA, or Pensacola, FL Work Schedule: hybrid, onsite 3 days a week Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options Position Type: Multiyear Contract Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of professional experience, ideally closer to 15 years with extensive Java backend development experience, Java 17+, Spring framework/Spring Boot, and Azure. This role is for a Senior Backend Developer responsible for building, modernizing, and supporting the backend services that power mobile and online banking applications. The position focuses on developing scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions using Java and Azure technologies while collaborating with product, architecture, QA, frontend, and platform teams. The developer will contribute to application modernization efforts, mentor junior engineers, support production systems, build CI/CD pipelines, and leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and code quality. Overview The Senior Backend Developer is responsible for the design, development, modernization, and support of backend services that power our mobile banking and online banking channels. This role partners closely with product teams, architects, analysts, QA engineers, frontend developers, and platform teams to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient solutions. The ideal candidate is a strong Java engineer who brings technical leadership, cloud expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement. This individual will help drive application modernization, mentor team members, and leverage emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development tools, to improve engineering efficiency and delivery quality. Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain backend services and APIs.
  • Build scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native applications.
  • Participate in architecture and design discussions and contribute to technical solutioning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features and capabilities.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions.
  • Conduct code reviews and champion engineering best practices, quality standards, and secure coding principles.
  • Support application modernization and technical debt reduction initiatives.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation using Azure DevOps.
  • Participate in production support, incident response, root cause analysis, and operational readiness activities.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
  • Evaluate and leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, testing, and delivery speed.
  • Help maintain code quality, organization, documentation, and automation standards.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Strong experience developing applications using Java 17 or higher.
  • Experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
  • Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
  • Strong understanding of web applications, web services, and distributed systems.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
  • Experience with Azure services such as App Services, Azure SQL, Service Bus, API Management, Application Insights, or similar cloud-native services.
  • Experience with Git-based source control, Azure DevOps Repos, pull requests, and branching strategies.
  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
  • Strong understanding of databases, SQL, and application data integration patterns.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex, interconnected systems and applications.
  • Understanding of application scalability, resilience, observability, and performance optimization.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted code generation, testing, analysis, and debugging) to improve developer productivity and code quality.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred).
  • Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms.
  • Experience working in the banking or financial services industry.
  • Knowledge of secure software development practices and regulatory considerations in financial systems.
  • Awareness of sustainable coding practices and energy-efficient system design.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One helps employers get work done more efficiently and economically without compromising quality. Over our 35+ year history, we've helped connect thousands of talented people with innovative companies. The excitement of a perfect fit motivates us every single day.

Industry

Business consulting services and recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

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