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Software Engineer (JAVA)

Jobot
Chesapeake, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Merwan Zattam
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Salary: $45 - $57 per hour

A bit about us:

We are a leading provider of intelligent transportation and mobility solutions, delivering innovative software, systems, and services that help organizations manage complex transportation infrastructure more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Our solutions support mission-critical operations across tolling, traffic management, mobility analytics, and connected transportation environments.

With deep technical expertise and a strong focus on reliability and performance, we design and deploy scalable, secure, and highly available platforms that operate in both cloud-based and customer-hosted environments. Our teams work closely with clients to understand their operational challenges and deliver tailored solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and workflows.

We pride ourselves on a collaborative, customer-centric approach, bringing together specialists in software development, DevOps, systems engineering, and project delivery to ensure successful implementation and long-term value. From initial design through deployment and ongoing support, we emphasize innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for advancing transportation technology, we help public and private sector organizations modernize infrastructure, improve mobility outcomes, and build smarter, more connected communities.

Why join us?

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid holidays, sick time, and personal leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education reimbursement and professional development support

Job Details

Software Engineer (Java / AWS) - Contract-to-Hire

**Location:** North America (Remote/Hybrid Depending on Location)

**Important:** Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Sponsorship and visa transfers are not available for this position.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong Java development experience and exposure to AWS cloud technologies to join a growing engineering team responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and supporting mission-critical software solutions.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, development, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and production support. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver who enjoys building scalable applications, improving system performance, and supporting software throughout its lifecycle.

This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, customer-facing software products within an Agile environment while collaborating with product, delivery, and support teams.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

* Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise software applications using Java
* Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
* Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code
* Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into software solutions
* Refactor and optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability

Cloud & Deployment

* Develop and support applications hosted within AWS cloud environments
* Participate in application deployments, configuration management, and release activities
* Support CI/CD processes and deployment automation initiatives
* Assist with system configuration and production support activities

Quality & Engineering Excellence

* Conduct peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback
* Participate in testing strategies including unit, integration, and regression testing
* Troubleshoot software defects and implement sustainable solutions
* Create and maintain technical documentation, installation guides, and troubleshooting procedures

Production Support & Maintenance

* Investigate and resolve production issues
* Support software releases and deployments in customer environments
* Collaborate with support and delivery teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
* Participate in occasional after-hours support activities as needed

Agile Collaboration

* Work within Agile development teams utilizing Scrum and Agile best practices
* Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, standups, retrospectives, and release planning
* Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, QA teams, and business stakeholders

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
* 3-7 years of professional software development experience
* Strong experience with Java application development
* Experience working within AWS cloud environments
* Experience developing RESTful APIs and backend services
* Experience with relational databases and SQL
* Understanding of object-oriented design principles and software architecture patterns
* Experience with Git-based source control systems
* Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
* Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with Spring Boot and modern Java frameworks
* Experience with microservices architecture
* Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
* Experience supporting customer-facing enterprise applications
* Experience with performance tuning and application scalability initiatives
* Previous experience in production support and software maintenance environments

Technical Environment

Core Technologies

* Java
* AWS Cloud Services
* REST APIs
* SQL Databases
* Git

Preferred Technologies

* Spring Boot
* Microservices
* Docker
* Kubernetes
* CI/CD Pipelines
* Maven / Gradle

What Success Looks Like

* Delivering high-quality software enhancements on schedule
* Supporting stable production environments
* Collaborating effectively across engineering and product teams
* Identifying opportunities to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability
* Providing technical leadership through code reviews, troubleshooting, and engineering best practices

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys both software development and solving real-world production challenges while working with modern Java and AWS technologies in a collaborative, Agile environment.

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