Software Engineer (Java)

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Software Engineer (Java)Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Software Engineer (Java) opportunity located in Seattle, WA.Job Responsibilities:Software Development: Implement cutting-edge applications using programming languages and tools to create functional and efficient software. The main language used in this position is Java, though occasionally a project requires using another prominent language, like Python. We embrace AI-assisted development and expect you will too.Cloud Computing: Our platform runs primarily in the AWS Cloud and uses a large variety of services, from fundamentals like S3, EC2 and CloudWatch to newer offerings like Bedrock. Requirement Analysis: Analyze user requirements to develop robust and efficient software solutions.Teamwork: Our team follows an Agile process with scrums, issue scoping, backlog prioritization, and code reviews. You will work with product managers and designers.DevOps: Monitor the performance of the system and addressing issues that arise in production. Over the past 15 years we have not required developers to be on call outside of business hours and are intentional about making our system robust so that it does not become necessary.Technical Documentation: Provide comprehensive technical documentation to support users and developers.Productivity: Stay current regarding engineering productivity tools.Job Qualifications:A BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent training3+ years of software development experience, especially working in a team setting and deliveJava programming skills, plus experience with another modern language (e.g., Python, TypeScript/Node.js).Expertise with collaborative development through Git-based version control systems.Experience with software development lifecycles, agile methodologies, and tools for organizing/prioritizing work, like Jira.Experience with agentic code generation tools.Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.Curiosity to explore new tools and frameworks and contribute ideas that advance our technology.Nice to Have:Familiarity with dependency management / build tools, including Maven.Familiarity with continuous integration (CI), continuous deployment (CD) tools e.g., GitHub Workflows, AWS Code Pipeline.Job Details:Job Type: ContractLocation: Seattle, WA.Pay Rate Range: $45-60/hr.Required US Citizen OR Green Card Holder.Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.