Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java)

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Triune Infomatics Inc, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Role: Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java) Location: Carson City, NV Duration: 6+ months (Contract-to-Hire)Experience: 8 10+ years of hands-on backend engineering experienceRole Overview: We are seeking a self-starter Senior Backend Software Engineer with deep expertise in building scalable, high-performance backend systems using modern Java and distributed system technologies. The ideal candidate is highly hands-on, technically strong, and comfortable working in fast-paced, production-grade environments.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using modern Java and Spring ecosystem technologiesBuild and optimize RESTful APIs and backend integrations at scaleWork with distributed systems and messaging platforms to ensure reliability, scalability, and performanceCollaborate with cross-functional teams (product, DevOps, frontend) to deliver high-quality solutionsDrive best practices in code quality, testing, performance tuning, and securityTake ownership of components and contribute to architectural decisionsRequired Skills & Qualifications: Core Technical Skills (Must-Have)Strong hands-on experience as a Backend Java EngineerJava 21 or aboveSpring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC)Hibernate/JPAStrong experience with:API GatewaysRedisApache KafkaSolid understanding of microservices architectureExperience building high-throughput, low-latency systemsNice to HaveExperience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Azure Storage, etc.)Exposure to cloud-native architectures and DevOps practicesSoft Skills & AttributesSelf-motivated and proactive problem solverStrong ownership mindset and attention to detailExcellent communication and collaboration skillsAbility to work independently as well as in a teamBonus PointsExperience modernizing legacy systemsFamiliarity with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)Knowledge of security best practices for backend systems