Remote Senior Backend Java Engineer (Client-Facing, Azure)

Red Hawk Technologies, LLC; Wilder (KY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hawk Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced backend software engineer to design, develop, and test scalable server-side applications and services. The role involves collaborating with clients to understand needs and deliver reliable solutions, while supporting multiple engagements in a remote, long-term contract.

The candidate should have 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong Java and Node.js skills, and deep knowledge of PostgreSQL, Azure, and RESTful APIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 5+ years of software engineer experience with client-facing work.
• Strong programming in Java and Node.js.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and relational DB design.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL/Storage).
• RESTful API design and development; Git and version control.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
• Ability to present technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of modern DevOps principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test backend applications and services using Java, Node.js, and PostgreSQL
• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure
• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements and communicate progress
• Work with engineers to design APIs and microservices
• Write unit tests and follow test-driven development
• Translate business requirements into technical specs with product managers
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security
• Debug and troubleshoot across the stack in client environments
• Manage client expectations across multiple projects

Skills

Java

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Azure

RESTful API design

Git

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Kafka/RabbitMQ/Azure Service Bus

Job description

Red Hawk Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced backend software engineer to design, develop, and test scalable server-side applications and services. The role involves collaborating with clients to understand needs and deliver reliable solutions, while supporting multiple engagements in a remote, long-term contract.

The candidate should have 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong Java and Node.js skills, and deep knowledge of PostgreSQL, Azure, and RESTful APIs.