Contract Software Engineer I - Backend | Professionals

Opis

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future. At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference! We are looking for a Contract Software Engineer I – Backend who is a solid Java developer, ready to execute independently, keep pace with team delivery, and grow fast. You take ownership of your work, speak up when you're blocked, and see every challenge as an opportunity to get better. You don't wait to be told what to do — you figure it out, ask the right questions, and get things done. What You'll Do What We're Looking For: Core skills How you work Qualifications Nice to Have Work Flexibility #LI-MB1 Electrify America, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security. This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Electrify America endeavors to make www.electrifyamerica.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at careers@electrifyamerica.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Company

• Electrify America, LLC

Contract

• Fixed-term

Department

• IT Software Development

Shift

• Full-time

Experience

• Professionals

Wymagania

• 2+ years of backend software development experience

• Proficiency in Java; Spring Boot experience preferred

• Experience with REST API development

• Exposure to databases: Postgres and/or MongoDB

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

• Experience with OCPP or EV charging domain knowledge

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Experience with integration testing frameworks

• Standard working hours with occasional after-hours support as needed

• Up to 5–10% domestic travel

Zakres obowiązków

• Independently deliver backend features and bug fixes in Java, meeting sprint commitments and contributing to team velocity

• Write clean, well-structured code — and take pride in it

• Proactively reach out to teammates, leads, or other teams when you hit a blocker instead of going silent

• Contribute to growing the team's test coverage through unit and integration tests — not just for your own code, but also new initiatives that might need additional testing coverage

• Participate actively in Agile rituals: standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives

• Review code, give useful feedback, and receive it with an open mind

• Collaborate with senior engineers and ask good questions to level up quickly

Zakres obowiązków

• Solid proficiency in Java — you can write production-quality backend code without needing handholding

• Familiarity with Spring Boot or similar backend frameworks

• Experience working with REST APIs and relational or NoSQL databases (Postgres, MongoDB)

• Comfortable writing unit tests; integration test experience is a plus

• You execute independently — you break down a task, figure out the approach, and deliver it

• You match or beat team velocity consistently; you don't let tickets sit

• You are proactive: if something is unclear or you're stuck, you reach out — you don't wait

• You take ownership of quality, including test coverage, without being asked

• You're a fast learner who treats new technology, domains, or challenges as interesting problems, not obstacles