Senior Java Engineer

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.Job Title: Senior Java Software EngineerLocation: Remote (United States)Type: ContractDuration: Long-term contract (initial 6-month engagement with potential extensions)OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to support the ongoing development and modernization of enterprise-scale, Java-based systems that power financial calculation and compensation workflows. This role focuses on enhancing existing applications, addressing technical debt, and contributing to the re-architecture of services to improve scalability, security, and performance. You will work on a small, experienced engineering team and are expected to operate independently while collaborating closely with other senior engineers.What You'll Be Working On Enhancing and extending Java-based applications that support complex calculation and rules-driven logic Modifying and optimizing compensation and calculation structures to meet evolving business needs Refactoring and modernizing legacy components, with an emphasis on clean, maintainable code Supporting backend services with some exposure to UI-facing components Addressing technical debt and improving system reliability, observability, and security Contributing to platform modernization efforts, including containerization and cloud-based deploymentsResponsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain Java applications and APIs Collaborate with other senior engineers to implement enhancements and system improvements Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities within applications and dependencies Contribute to DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing Support application monitoring and observability using industry-standard tooling Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to maintain high engineering standardsRequired Qualifications Strong hands-on experience as a Senior Java Engineer working on enterprise applications Experience building and supporting APIs and backend services Working knowledge of DevOps and test automation practices Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub-based workflows Ability to independently troubleshoot, enhance, and refactor complex systems Experience working in small, fast-paced engineering teamsTop Skills & Technologies Java (core language and backend development) API development and integration CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions Cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure) Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) Messaging/streaming exposure (Kafka) Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog) Security scanning and vulnerability remediation tools (e.g., Snyk) Automated testing frameworksNice to Have Exposure to AI-enabled tooling or platforms Experience modernizing legacy Java applications Familiarity with performance tuning for high-volume or rules-based systemsBeacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Created: 2026-04-22