Senior Software Engineer – Tech for Good

Leanpath

. Build and maintain server-side features in Java from an established backlog .

Posted 11/11/2026contractBeaverton • Oregon • United StatesSenior💰 $10,000 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in server-side Java development, SQL, and test automation, with a strong ability to collaborate in Agile environments. Proficient in utilizing AI coding tools and cloud technologies to enhance software solutions for environmental challenges.

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Server-Side Java DevelopmentSQL ProficiencyTest AutomationAI Coding Tools ExperienceGoogle Cloud Experience

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Hard Skills

JavaSQLRESTful Web ServicesTest AutomationPostgreSQLDockerCI/CDApplication ArchitectureDesign PatternsMicronaut

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Google CloudAI Coding AssistantsAgile Methodologies

Industry Keywords

Food-Waste DataEnvironmental Challenges

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularCloudDockerJavaKotlinPostgresPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain server-side features in Java from an established backlog
Contribute to design discussions for services processing and reporting food-waste data
Use AI coding tools to accelerate development, testing, and documentation
Write and tune SQL against PostgreSQL databases
Potentially handle front-end tickets in Angular and AI-related tickets in Python
Document work for handoff at the end of the assignment
Participate in code reviews
Write automated tests using Kotlin for test automation
Work within existing engineering standards and tooling and suggest improvements
Collaborate with the Product Manager and engineers to clarify requirements
Break product specifications into defined work items and estimates
Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
Troubleshoot and fix bugs and performance issues
Support the Google Cloud production environment by monitoring and responding to incidents
Complete a fixed five-month maternity-leave-cover assignment ending May 31, 2027

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of professional software engineering experience
Server-side Java as the primary language
Strong server-side Java skills
Solid understanding of application architecture and design patterns
Hands-on experience using AI coding assistants such as Claude Code or similar
Experience building and maintaining RESTful web services
Strong relational data modeling and SQL skills
Track record of becoming productive quickly in an existing codebase
Experience with test automation, Docker, and CI/CD on an Agile team
Clear, direct communication with engineers and the Product Manager
Ability to work in a mostly remote team with occasional in-person sessions at the Beaverton, Oregon headquarters
Authorization to work in the United States
Passion for using technology to solve global environmental challenges
Micronaut experience is a plus
Google Cloud experience is a plus
PostgreSQL experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully paid employee health, vision, and dental insurance
Options to add family coverage at the employee’s expense
Unlimited time off
Flexible work environment with remote working
Meaningful work contributing to sustainability and food-waste reduction
Supportive, kind, and like-minded team culture