Software Engineer (Senior / Technical Leader – Java, Distributed Systems)

Pay: $60–$90/hr
Contract Duration: 6 months (high possibility for extension)
Location: Remote (occasional meetings in Los Angeles office)

Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer who will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for designing, building, and evolving mission-critical, internet-facing systems and internal platforms that support global coordination responsibilities.

This role requires deep expertise in modern Java (Java 17/21+), Spring Boot, distributed systems architecture, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD). The individual will lead architectural decisions, influence engineering standards, and ensure systems are scalable, secure, and resilient.

The ideal candidate operates with a high degree of autonomy, provides clear and constructive technical feedback, and acts as a trusted architectural voice across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of distributed systems using modern Java and Spring Boot
• Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles, including bounded contexts and aggregate modeling
• Design architectures that support scalability, high availability, and long-term maintainability
• Champion Test-Driven Development (TDD) across teams
• Implement trunk-based development and progressive delivery using feature flags
• Design and deploy containerized services using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Embed secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle
• Conduct architecture and code reviews, providing candid and technically rigorous feedback
• Mentor engineers and influence engineering standards across teams
• Participate in occasional meetings at the Los Angeles office as needed

Required Qualifications

• Strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, complexity analysis)
• 8+ years of server-side software engineering experience
• Deep expertise in Java (17/21+) and Spring Boot
• Proven experience implementing Domain-Driven Design (DDD) in production systems
• Strong experience building microservices and distributed systems
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Experience implementing TDD in production environments
• Experience with trunk-based development workflows
• Experience using feature flags for safe production releases
• Strong understanding of distributed systems patterns and software security fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with event streaming platforms such as Kafka
• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience required
• Master's degree preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently in a global, distributed environment

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, INSPYR Solutions strategically aligns industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs.

Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities.

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