Contract Software Engineer I - Backend Job at Volkswagen Group Services GmbH, Reston, VA

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  • Volkswagen Group Services GmbH
  • Reston, VA

Job Description

Brief Role Description 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 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 challenges as interesting problems, not obstacles Qualification Requirements Qualifications 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 Nice to Have Experience with OCPP or EV charging domain knowledge Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience with integration testing frameworks Work Flexibility Standard working hours with occasional after‑hours support as needed Up to 5–10% domestic travel 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 or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. Job ID: 25081 Location: Reston, VA, US, 20190 Department: IT Software Development Working Model: Full‑time Contract Type: Fixed‑term Remote Working: By agreement Posting Date: Apr 20, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Fixed term contract

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