Staff Software Engineer – Back End

Ad Hoc LLC

. Design, develop, and maintain backend services in a microservices architecture .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Java development, microservices architecture, and RESTful API design, with a strong focus on troubleshooting and optimizing enterprise applications. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in Agile environments and mentor engineering teams while contributing to CI/CD processes and technical roadmaps.

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Java DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureREST API DevelopmentSpring FrameworkOracle Database

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Hard Skills

Java DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureREST API DevelopmentSpring FrameworkSQL Query OptimizationAgile/Scrum MethodologiesAutomated TestingCode ReviewTechnical DocumentationTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GitDockerKubernetesJUnitMockitoRedisKafka

Industry Keywords

FedRAMPFISMAHIPAAEnterprise ApplicationsLegacy Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerJ2EEJavaJUnitKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesMockitoOracleRedisSOAPSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain backend services in a microservices architecture
Design and implement REST and SOAP-based services and integrations
Enhance and sustain the legacy enterprise Java platform
Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software defects and production issues
Develop and optimize SQL queries, data access patterns, and Oracle database integrations
Collaborate with architects and senior engineers on modernization initiatives and technical design
Document systems, refactor code, automate testing, and improve existing systems
Contribute to CI/CD processes, application deployments, and engineering quality
Participate in Agile ceremonies and technical discussions with partners and stakeholders
Conduct code reviews, share technical knowledge, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
Plan and execute technical roadmaps and complex engineering work with minimal guidance
Present technical topics, tradeoffs, risks, and costs to inform decisions
Communicate about systems and design decisions for demonstrations, bid writing, and client-facing activities
Participate in technical interviews and evaluate engineering candidates
Periodically travel to collaborate with and present to clients, partners, and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field and 10+ years of professional software development experience
Relevant professional experience may be substituted for education
8+ years of hands-on Java development experience
5+ years of hands-on experience with Spring Framework and/or Spring Boot
5+ years of hands-on experience developing REST APIs and web services within a microservices architecture
5+ years of experience working with Oracle or another relational database
Experience designing, developing, troubleshooting, and supporting production enterprise applications
Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments
Experience using Git-based source control
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work directly with teammates, partners, and stakeholders in a distributed environment
Preferred: experience with event-driven architectures and Kafka
Preferred: experience with caching technologies such as Redis
Preferred: experience designing resilient external integrations using circuit breakers, retry logic, timeout handling, and graceful failure
Preferred: familiarity with legacy J2EE technologies such as Struts, JSP, EJB, JMS, and WebLogic
Preferred: experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Preferred: strong automated testing practices using JUnit and Mockito
Preferred: experience modernizing or decomposing monolithic applications into microservices
Preferred: experience supporting concurrent legacy and modernized architectures
Preferred: prior experience in FedRAMP, FISMA, HIPAA, or similarly regulated environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible PTO
401K with employer match
Paid parental leave after one year of service
Employee Assistance Program
Remote work environment and flexibility