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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Engineer (Remote Opportunity) - **Company:** VETZ SOLUTION INC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Business Logic, User Authentication, Software Quality, Code Review, Data Security, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Interoperability, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Enterprise Application Integration, Data Logging, Data Processing, Enterprise Software Applications, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Enterprise Integration, Integration Frameworks, Front End Software Development, Intersystems, Api Design, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Devsecops - **Published:** May 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g32x3b ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered. + Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend software engineering or enterprise application development. + Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, RESTful services, and API development principles. + Experience with SQL, relational database technologies, and backend data processing patterns. + Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns, authentication methods, and secure service-to-service communication practices. + Experience using Git-based version control systems and CI/CD delivery workflows. + Strong debugging, troubleshooting, analytical, and code quality skills. + Understanding of secure coding standards and enterprise software development best practices. + Experience collaborating across engineering, QA, DevSecOps, and product teams within Agile delivery environments. + Ability to obtain and maintain a Government clearance. Additional Qualifications + Experience with healthcare integrations, enterprise messaging standards, or healthcare data exchange workflows is a plus. + Familiarity with AWS cloud services, container platforms, and deployment automation tools is desirable. + Experience supporting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) initiatives or federal government delivery programs preferred. + Exposure to InterSystems IRIS, FHIR APIs, healthcare interoperability workflows, or integration platforms is a plus. + Relevant cloud, Agile, or software development certifications are a plus. ## Description We are currently looking for a Backend Engineer for a 100% remote position on a large federal government healthcare technology project. This role will support the design, development, and maintenance of backend services, APIs, and enterprise integration solutions that enable secure, scalable, and reliable healthcare applications. The engineer will collaborate closely with architects, QA teams, DevSecOps personnel, and product stakeholders within an Agile software delivery environment., + Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and enterprise integration components supporting shared services and mission-critical applications. + Implement business logic, service orchestration, and data access layers to support product functionality and workflow requirements. + Build secure, scalable, and maintainable server-side solutions using approved architectures, development standards, and best practices. + Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, DevSecOps teams, and product stakeholders to support end-to-end solution delivery. + Participate in technical design discussions, estimation activities, code reviews, troubleshooting, and production support efforts. + Optimize backend service performance, reliability, monitoring, logging, and observability across multiple environments. + Support data exchange processes, error handling, operational resilience, and secure service-to-service communication. + Contribute to technical documentation, reusable components, development standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. + Assist with defect resolution, release support activities, and ongoing application maintenance efforts. + Support Agile delivery processes and align technical work with sprint, increment, and release priorities. + Contribute to team objectives and take on additional responsibilities as needed. ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development)