Sr. Java / Python Developer
motion recruitmentPasadena (CA)
Sr. Java / Python Developer
Posted 3 days ago
motion recruitmentPasadena (CA)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$80/hr
About the role
Sr. Java / Python Developer Pasadena, California HybridContractUp to $80/hrSenior Backend Engineer / Java, Kafka & AWS / Hybrid / Pasadena, CAOur client is a large technology-driven organization developing scalable enterprise applications and data platforms. Based out of Pasadena, CA, they are looking to hire a Senior Backend Engineer on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced backend engineer who wants to work at the intersection of large-scale distributed systems, cloud engineering, and emerging AI technologies. The team is looking for a highly experienced, hands-on engineer who can design complex backend solutions while providing technical leadership to other developers. You'll work with a modern Java, Kafka, Python, and AWS stack while gaining exposure to AI-powered applications, LLMs, and intelligent agents. Contract Duration· 9+ Months
Required Skills & Experience:
- 10+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on backend engineering
- Extensive experience designing and building scalable backend applications and distributed systems
- Strong hands-on development experience with Java 17/21 Experience developing RESTful backend services using Spring BootStrong experience with Apache Kafka and high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines
- Experience developing cloud-based applications using AWSExperience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS/Fargate, API Gateway, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager, and IAMProfessional development experience with Python
- Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience providing technical leadership and helping engineering teams solve complex development challenges
- Strong understanding of software engineering development lifecycles
- Experience developing meaningful unit and integration tests
- Experience incorporating AI tools into day-to-day software engineering workflows
- Ability to work onsite in Pasadena three days per week
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Experience developing AI-powered applications
- Hands-on experience with LLMs, generative AI, AI agents, or conversational AIExperience with Databricks or comparable cloud data platforms
- Strong background designing distributed systems and large-scale data solutions
What You Will Be Doing:
- Tech Breakdown
- Java 17/21 and Spring BootPythonApache KafkaAWS cloud servicesRESTful APIs and microservicesSQL and NoSQL databases
- Distributed and event-driven systemsAI/LLM technologies
- Databricks or similar data platforms
- Daily Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable backend applications and services
- Build RESTful services using Java and Spring Boot
- Develop and maintain high-volume, low-latency data pipelines using Apache KafkaDesign cloud-based solutions leveraging AWS infrastructure and services
- Work with SQL and NoSQL data stores supporting enterprise applications
- Collaborate with engineers on backend architecture and distributed system design
- Provide technical guidance and leadership when solving complex engineering problems
- Develop unit and integration tests to improve application quality and reliability
- Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing enhancement
- Apply AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and software delivery
- Work with the team onsite in Pasadena three days per week
- You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time LeaveLegal and Identity Protection PlansPre-tax Commuter Benefit529 College Saver PlanMotion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Specialization: PythonJava
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