Java Backend Developer

Collabera; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Job summary

Collabera is seeking a Java Backend Developer in Seattle, WA for a 12 Month Contract with a hybrid work arrangement. The role requires 10+ years of hands-on Java/J2EE development, strong OO design, and extensive RESTful and SOAP web services experience using Spring Framework and Spring Boot.

Daily activities include developing, testing, maintaining, and debugging enterprise-grade software, providing technical direction, and coordinating with external teams to ensure timely delivery within budget.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on Java/J2EE development experience building large-scale, high-volume enterprise applications.
• Strong object-oriented design, Java programming, and J2EE application server experience.
• Extensive experience developing RESTful APIs and SOAP web services using Spring Framework and Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Develops, enhances, tests, supports, maintains, and debugs software applications that support business units or support functions.
• A senior member of the technical team responsible for assisting senior business leaders and management.
• May provide strategic technical direction and system architecture for individual initiatives.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of technological alternatives and business system requirements to recommend innovations that enhance and/or provide a competitive advantage to the organization.
• Leads or has responsibility for estimation of effort for software application for one or more programmers.
• Coordinates collaboration with external programming teams to deliver software on time and within budget.
• Provides feedback and technical guidance to project managers on issues of critical importance to achieving business objectives.
• Be able to create a prototype to prove the design.
• Preparing UML diagrams to describe the current state of the application in terms of these parameters and describes the future state.

Skills

Java/J2EE

OO design

RESTful APIs

SOAP web services

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Tools

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Job description

Job Title: Java Backend Developer
Location: Seattle,WA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Duration: 12 Month Contract

Must-Have: 10+ years of hands‑on Java/J2EE development experience building large‑scale, high‑volume enterprise applications.

Must-Have: Strong object-oriented design, Java programming, and J2EE application server experience.

Must-Have: Extensive experience developing RESTful APIs and SOAP web services using Spring Framework and Spring Boot.

NICE‑TO‑HAVES: Experience working with AI-enabled development tools is preferred. Familiarity with tools that assist with code development, code analysis, productivity, and software engineering workflows would be beneficial, but deep AI expertise is not required.

DAY-TO-DAY:

• Develops, enhances, tests, supports, maintains, and debugs software applications that support business units or support functions.
• A senior member of the technical team responsible for assisting senior business leaders and management.
• May provide strategic technical direction and system architecture for individual initiatives.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of technological alternatives and business system requirements to recommend innovations that enhance and/or provide a competitive advantage to the organization.
• Leads or has responsibility for estimation of effort for software application for one or more programmers.
• Coordinates collaboration with external programming teams to deliver software on time and within budget.
• Provides feedback and technical guidance to project managers on issues of critical importance to achieving business objectives.
• Be able to create a prototype to prove the design.
• Preparing UML diagrams to describe the current state of the application in terms of these parameters and describes the future state.

Job Title: Java Backend Developer
Location: Seattle,WA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Duration: 12 Month Contract

Must-Have: 10+ years of hands‑on Java/J2EE development experience building large‑scale, high‑volume enterprise applications.

Must-Have: Strong object-oriented design, Java programming, and J2EE application server experience.

Must-Have: Extensive experience developing RESTful APIs and SOAP web services using Spring Framework and Spring Boot.

NICE‑TO‑HAVES: Experience working with AI-enabled development tools is preferred. Familiarity with tools that assist with code development, code analysis, productivity, and software engineering workflows would be beneficial, but deep AI expertise is not required.

DAY-TO-DAY:

• Develops, enhances, tests, supports, maintains, and debugs software applications that support business units or support functions.
• A senior member of the technical team responsible for assisting senior business leaders and management.
• May provide strategic technical direction and system architecture for individual initiatives.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of technological alternatives and business system requirements to recommend innovations that enhance and/or provide a competitive advantage to the organization.
• Leads or has responsibility for estimation of effort for software application for one or more programmers.
• Coordinates collaboration with external programming teams to deliver software on time and within budget.
• Provides feedback and technical guidance to project managers on issues of critical importance to achieving business objectives.
• Be able to create a prototype to prove the design.
• Preparing UML diagrams to describe the current state of the application in terms of these parameters and describes the future state.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $65- 70 per hour
This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, short‑term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

About Us

At Collabera, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting‑edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people‑first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.