Contract Software Engineer II - Backend

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, we are actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future. We value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability, and strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 5+ 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

Nice to Have

• Experience with OCPP or EV charging domain knowledge
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with integration testing frameworks

Schedule

• Standard working hours with occasional after-hours support as needed
• Up to 5–10% domestic travel