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Job Description: ORION GROUPS is a professional services firm based in McKinney, Texas that provides experienced consultants to key organizations across the United States.  We focus our talent expertise in both the financial and healthcare industries.  Our capabilities in technology include application management, enterprise software systems, data strategies, integration, and IT infrastructure.  We work diligently to listen and provide value to your unique needs.  www.OrionGRPS.com

 

OVERVIEW

At Orion, we are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join the team in the healthcare software industry.  This opportunity emphasizes Java and Python development, microservices architecture, and a strong interest in AI-driven capabilities. You will work closely with product, data, and platform teams to deliver secure, scalable, and intelligent backend solutions.

OPPORTUNITY

6-month contract-to-hire; Fully Remote (U.S. – Central Time Zone)

SALARY (W2)

$150,000 – $160,000 (benefits available)

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot frameworks, and Python with development accounting for 70-80% of your time
Build and evolve microservices-based architectures with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability
Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven services
Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data teams to integrate AI-powered features, including LLM-based services and intelligent automation
Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions
Ensure backend systems meet requirements for security, scalability, performance, and availability
Debug and resolve complex production issues; lead root cause analysis and remediation
Drive best practices in code quality, testing, observability, and documentation
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and provide technical leadership within agile teams
Partner with DevOps and SRE teams to improve CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and system monitoring
 

KEY EXPERIENCE

7+ years of professional experience as a Back End or Software Engineer
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and object-oriented design principles
Strong experience with Python for API development, data processing, automation, or AI integration
Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and distributed systems
Proven experience with microservices architecture and service-to-service communication
Solid understanding of data persistence technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Git, Jenkins, Maven, or similar
Familiarity with cloud-based platforms and open-source technologies
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
 

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Quick turnaround: preliminary interview followed by team interview
Includes a 15–20-minute coding challenge
Focus is on problem-solving communication, and structured thinking 
Not a timed or “gotcha” test–more about approach and articulation