Senior Java/Kotlin Engineer / 100% Remote / EST Residence Required

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Fort Washington (PA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Pennsylvania is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their remote team. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of software engineering experience, strong skills in Java and Kotlin, and a passion for developing scalable, cloud-native applications. This role involves designing robust backend services and collaborating with cross-functional teams on innovative projects for high-growth startups and enterprise clients.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust, scalable backend services using Java and Kotlin.
• Develop cloud-native applications using AWS.
• Guide architecture decisions and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

AWS

Microservice architectures

CI/CD pipelines

Clean code

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Headquartered in Pennsylvania, this leading IT consulting firm has been delivering innovative technology solutions since 2002. They specialize in custom software development, systems integration, mobile app development, and technical training. With deep expertise across industries such as healthcare, sports betting, and gaming, the company is known for creating scalable and maintainable solutions.

Their team of highly skilled software architects and engineers leverages agile methodologies and open standards to solve complex business challenges. Core offerings include cloud-native development, data engineering, AI-driven solutions, and front-end/mobile development. By deploying small, specialized teams, they provide tailored, efficient project execution aligned with each client’s specific goals.

They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team of top-tier developers and architects.Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in Java andKotlin
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, etc.)
• Background in startups, SaaS products, or e-commerce platforms
• Familiarity with microservice architectures and modern development practices
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and testing best practices
• Passion for clean code, scalability, and delivering real business value

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Exposure to DevOps tools (Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Previous client-facing experience

What You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown

• 85% new development
• 15% maintaince and enhancements

Daily Responsibilities

• Design and build robust, scalable backend services using Java and Kotlin
• Develop cloud-native applications using AWS and containerized infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on custom software projects for high-growth startups and enterprise clients
• Contribute to e-commerce and SaaS platform solutions with a focus on performance, security, and maintainability
• Guide architecture decisions and mentor junior engineers as a technical leader on the team
• Work in a collaborative, Agile environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation

Office Location

• 100% Remote
• Candidates MUST RESIDE in EST

The Offer

• 1 year+ W2 Contract
• $75-85/hr

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.