Java Software Engineer

Job Role: Java Software Engineer
Location: Denver, CO or Hopkins, MN (Hybrid)
Duration: 3+ month contract with possible extension

Job Description
Client is seeking a Java Software Engineer to design, develop, and support scalable applications that power critical business capabilities across one of the largest financial services organizations in the industry. You will work alongside engineers, product owners, architects, and business partners to deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.

This opportunity goes beyond writing code. You will participate in backlog refinement, solution design, and sprint planning to help shape technical solutions from concept through production. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, building high-quality software, and continuously improving engineering practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Essential Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, deploy, and support software applications and services using modern engineering practices.
Build and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and integrations that support business-critical capabilities.
Participate in solution design discussions and contribute to technical decisions that improve reliability, maintainability, and performance.
Collaborate with product owners, architects, and fellow engineers to deliver business value through iterative software development.
Develop automated unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure solution quality and stability.
Troubleshoot production and non-production issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support continuous delivery practices.
Create and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and operational support materials.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
Continuously improve engineering practices related to quality, security, reliability, observability, and maintainability.

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
Relevant experience in software engineering, application development, or a related technical discipline
Experience designing, developing, and supporting software applications
Experience working within Agile software delivery teams


Preferred Skills / Experience
Experience developing applications using Java and the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Boot.
Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and service-based architectures.
Experience developing microservices and distributed applications
Experience working with relational databases and data access frameworks.
Experience implementing automated testing using modern testing frameworks and tools.
Experience integrating applications through messaging, event-driven patterns, or asynchronous processing technologies.
Experience working with source control, build automation, and CI/CD platforms.
Familiarity with containerization and cloud-native development practices.
Exposure to frontend development technologies such as Angular, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, or similar frameworks.
Understanding of secure software development practices and application security principles.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.