Software Development Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

Redmond, WA Until 8/22/2026 First posted April 19, 2025 Last posted April 19, 2025
Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented Software Development Engineer with a passion for building robust backend systems. This role focuses on designing and developing scalable software solutions, primarily using Java. We’re looking for someone who excels at writing production-ready code to help drive our technology forward.


Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop high-quality backend software systems, primarily using Java.
  • Build and maintain scalable, efficient, and reliable applications from the ground up.
  • Collaborate with product teams to implement new features and functionalities.
  • Write and optimize SQL queries for data management and retrieval.
  • Leverage infrastructure as code (IaC) to support deployment of software solutions.
  • Debug and enhance existing codebases with a focus on development.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure maintainability and performance.


Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a Software Development Engineer, with a strong emphasis on backend development.
  • Deep expertise in Java for building software systems.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture and backend system design.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL and relational databases.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments and infrastructure as code (IaC) to support development efforts.
  • Ability to solve complex problems through code development.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (CS degree preferred but not mandatory).


    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Previous experience at a tech-driven company (e.g., Amazon or similar) as a developer.
    • Proficiency in Python as a secondary skill (not required, but a plus).
    • Track record of delivering production-grade backend systems.
    • Comfort with full-stack problem-solving, though the focus remains on backend.
    About this role

    Summary

    Design and develop scalable backend software systems using Java.

    Job title

    Software Development Engineer

    Experience level

    3+ years

    Industry

    software

    Location requirements

    Located in Redmond, WA; remote work not allowed.

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    software developmentjavasoftware architecturesqlinfrastructure as codeproblem solvingbachelor's degree

    Preferred skills

    pythonfull-stack

    Specializations

    backendjavasqlcloudinfrastructure as code
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Redmond, WA, USA

    On-site City