Contract Software Engineer II - Backend
Volkswagen AG · Reston, VA, US, 20190 · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 63 – 65 a hour
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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!
Brief Role Description
We are looking for a Contract Software Engineer II – 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.
Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited resumes or outreach from recruitment agencies for this role.
What You'll Do
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
Possible Tasks within this Role
What We're Looking For:
Core skills
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
How you work
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…