Senior Backend Software Engineer

District of Columbia


Apply Save

Type: Contract

Category: Information Technology

Reference ID: 10044779

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/dsJQfS


Job Title: Senior Backend Software Engineer

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Contract

Pay Rate: $65 - $70/ hour

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). 



The Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in transforming a core financial product.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development, testing, and delivery of reliable backend services
  • Help define and evolve the system architecture in a service-oriented environment
  • Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Deliver high-availability, high-scalability services in a cloud-native environment
  • Mentor peers and foster a strong engineering culture
  • Drive innovation through new ideas and continuous improvements
  • Work closely with product and design teams throughout the product lifecycle
  • Support production systems and participate in the on-call rotation

Preferred Background & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 4+ years of backend development experience with modern tech stacks
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Java, Kotlin, or Scala
  • Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ORM tools
  • Experience with microservices or service-oriented architecture (SOA)
  • Comfortable working in Kubernetes-based infrastructure environments
  • Strong sense of ownership and ability to work end-to-end from concept to production
  • Familiarity with collaborative development practices like code reviews and CI/CD pipelines

Nice to Have:

  • Interest in personal finance or experience with consumer financial products
  • Familiarity with distributed systems technologies such as Kafka and Docker
  • Exposure to full-stack development (React, TypeScript, or similar)
  • Prior experience in fintech, digital banking, or financial services




Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

  • Full Stack Software Engineer - Typescript, React, Next.js

    San Francisco, CA

    Title: Full Stack Engineer - Typescript, React, Next.js, Typescript and Postgres Location: San Francisco, CA - Hybrid in the office 3 days weekly. Include CITY, STATE on Resume. Relocation is fine. Salary: $180000 - $300000 / Year (depending on experie...

    Recommended

  • Lead Full Stack Engineer - Typescript, JavaScript, React, Node.js

    Remote CST, TN

    Title: Lead Full Stack Engineer - Typescript, JavaScript, React, Node.js Location: REMOTE - US only in EST, CST or MST Time Zones - Must have location on resume Salary: $145000 – $160000 / Year (based on experience) Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt Benefit...

    Recommended

  • Application Engineer - Oracle XStore

    Mattoon, IL

    Job Title: Application Engineer – Oracle ERP & POS Systems (XStore) Location: Hybrid – U.S. Based in the following states ONLY: NC, GA, KY, PA, OH, SC, VA, TN, MS, MD, IL, IN, AL, WV, FL, IN, MO Sponsorship: Not available at this time Job Type: Full Ti...

    Recommended

  • Backend Engineer - San Jose, CA

    San Jose, CA

    Title: Backend Engineer (Founding / First Backend Hire) Location: San Jose, CA (In Person) Salary: $230,000 – $275,000 Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO Sponsorship: Not available GenAI-powered...

    Recommended

  • Sr. Data Engineer

    Anywhere

    Job Title: Sr. Data Engineer Location: Phoenix, AZ Job Type: Full Time Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 DOE Benefits: The position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, & PTO Senior Data Engineer ROLE OVERVIEW The Senio...

    Recommended

  • Systems Engineer

    Silver Spring, MD

    Position: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Silver Spring, MD (Onsite, 5 days a week, moving to hybrid) Salary: $115k - $120k/year (Contract to Hire) Overview: A company is looking for a motivated Senior Systems Engineer to help rebuild end-user servic...

    Recommended

  • Senior Manager, Applications & Vendor Management

    Chicago, IL

    Job Title: Senior Manager, Applications & Vendor Management Industry: Financial Services Location (City, State): Hybrid / Onsite – Rosemont, IL Compensation: $70.00 - $80.00 / Hourly Employment Type: This is a contract to hire position Work Schedule: F...

    Recommended

  • Senior Platform Engineer - Python - Chicagoland

    Northfield, IL

    Senior Platform Engineer (Python-Focused) Location: Chicagoland area (Hybrid – 3 days onsite weekly) Compensation: $170000 – $190000 / Year base + bonus Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO...

    Recommended

  • Senior Cyber Security Engineer

    Mattoon, IL

    Title: Senior Cyber Security Engineer Location: Champaign, IL area Salary: $110-120K + Bonus Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO. No sponsorship available Senior Cyber Security E...

    Recommended

  • DevOps Engineer - GitLab, Kubernetes, Terraform

    Northfield, IL

    Title: DevOps Engineer - GitLab, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins - Onsite Location: Chicago Suburbs - 3X weekly Salary: $140000 – $150000 / Year + Bonus Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO Sponsorship...

    Recommended

  • Senior Structural Engineer

    White Plains, NY

    Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer Office Location: White Plains & NYC - Hybrid work schedule Salary: $100000-$140000 / Year + bonus Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k, Commuting Cost Senior Structural Engineer This role supports multiple concurrent pr...

    Recommended

  • Oracle Integration Cloud Engineer - Remote (states)

    Anywhere

    Title: Oracle Integration Cloud Engineer - OIC, Oracle Retail – Remote – see states Location: Remote in the following states: NC, GA, KY, PA, OH, SC, VA, TN, MS, MD, IL, IN, AL, WV, FL, IN, MO. Salary: $130000 - $140000 / Year + Bonus Job Type: Full-Ti...

    Recommended

  • AWS DevOps Engineer - Remote see states

    Anywhere

    Title: AWS DevOps Engineer – Remote in States Location: Remote in the following states: NC, GA, KY, PA, OH, SC, VA, TN, MS, MD, IL, IN, AL, WV, FL, IN, MO. Salary: $120-125K + Bonus Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt Benefits: This position is eligible for m...

    Recommended

  • Sr. IAM Automation Engineer

    Anywhere

    Job Title: Sr. IAM Automation Engineer Location: Remote. Arizona-based candidates preferred; occasional in-person meetings may occur for those located in-state. Job Type: Full Time Compensation: $105,000 - $120,000 (dependent on experience) Benefits: T...

    Recommended

  • Project Engineer

    Falmouth, MA

    Job Title: Project Engineer Industry: Civil Construction / Infrastructure Location (City, State): Falmouth, MA Compensation: $80,000 – $85,000 annually Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, pension, and 401(k) Work Schedule: ...

    Recommended

  • Financial Sales Representative

    Oklahoma City, OK

    Job Title: Financial Sales Representative Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Industry: Financial Services / Investment Sales Pay: $65,000 - $75,000 / year+ commission Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). About Our...

    Recommended

  • Senior Data Engineer

    Dallas Metro Area, Texas

    Title: Senior Data Engineer Location: Coppell, TX Salary Range: $120K-$140K We are looking to bring on a Senior Data Engineer to our team due to growth. What we need is someone who comes 8+ years of experience in the Data Engineering space who speciali...

    Recommended

  • Software Developer Engineer in Test - SDET

    Oklahoma City, OK

    We are partnering with a client to fill a direct hire SDET role in Oklahoma City. This position offers $93,000–$110,000 plus bonus, medical, dental, vision, 401K, etc. Must be willing to work onsite during training and three days a week onsite after tr...

    Recommended

  • Junior Full Stack Developer

    McLean, VA

    Job Title: Junior Full Stack Developer Location: DC, Maryland, or Virginia Employment Type: 85-95k/year About the Role: We are seeking a motivated Junior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developin...

    Recommended

  • IV&V Specialist Engineer

    Anywhere

    Job Title: IV&V Specialist Engineer Location: 100% Remote Pay Rate Range: $95 - $110 Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) Internal Job ID: Are you looking for a growth opportunity for a reputable company with a po...

    Recommended

  • Application Engineer - Warehouse Management Systems

    Mattoon, IL

    Job: Application Engineer - Warehouse Management Systems Job Location: READ: Remote in the following states: NC, GA, KY, PA, OH, SC, VA, TN, MS, MD, IL, IN, AL, WV, FL, IN, MO, MI - Please include city/state where you live. Candidates that do not resid...

    Recommended

  • Controller

    Bethesda, MD

    Position Title: Controller Location: Bethesda, MD (on-site, 5 days per week) Assignment Type: Permanent Hire Compensation: $160,000 – $180,000 annual salary (flexible up to $200,000 for highly qualified candidates) Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 ...

    Recommended

  • Field Service Engineer

    Norman, OK

    Role: Field Service Engineer Location: Norman, Oklahoma (on-site) Pay Range: $45,000 - $66,7000 / year depending on experience Benefits: The position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). **Onsite requirement - Must be authorized to work...

    Recommended

  • Product Owner

    Anywhere

    Job Title: Product Owner Location: Remote. Colorado-based candidates preferred; occasional in-person meetings may occur for those located in-state. Job Type: Full Time Compensation: $105,000 - $120,000 (dependent on experience) Benefits: The position i...

    Recommended

  • Integrity Engineer

    Anywhere

    Job Title: Integrity Engineer (Level 3 Data Analyst) Location (city, state): Remote Compensation: $110,000 – $190,000 annually, depending on experience Benefits: This position is eligible for comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, PTO...

    Recommended

  • Solutions & Data Architect

    Phoenix Metro Area, Arizona

    Job Title: Solutions & Data Architect Location: Phoenix, AZ Job Type: Full Time Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000 / year (dependent on experience) Benefits: The position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, & PTO Positi...

    Recommended

  • Senior Network Engineer and Cloud Architect

    District of Columbia

    Title: Senior Network Engineer and Cloud Architect Location: Remote - Must live in the Mid-Atlantic or NC, GA, or FL / 25–30% travel required Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt Salary: $140000 - $170000/ Year Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, ...

    Recommended

  • Lead Developer - HCL Commerce, React - Remote

    Anywhere

    Title: Lead Developer - HCL Commerce, React - Remote Location: Remote in the following states: NC, GA, KY, PA, OH, SC, VA, TN, MS, MD, IL, IN, AL, WV, FL, IN, MO. Salary: $120-130K + Bonus Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt Benefits: This position is eligibl...

    Recommended

  • Senior Accountant

    Virginia

    Addison Group's client is currently searching for a Contract Senior Accountant for a 3-6+ month project based in Arlington, VA. This role pays $35-40/hr. Apply here to learn more! Position Overview: The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managin...

    Recommended

  • Senior Healthcare Analytics Engineer - Contractor (Remote, MUST be in USA)

    Anywhere

    Position: USA Remote – Senior Analytics Engineer - Contractor (Healthcare (Payer or Claims) Data Platform) Location: 100% Remote – Mainland-USA based candidates ONLY (working EST) Length: Long-Term Contracting, 9-12+Months (Likely extensions) Target Pa...

    Recommended