Remote Senior Backend / API Developer jobs in United States
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Fortuna · 2 days ago

Remote Senior Backend / API Developer

Fortuna is a staffing agency seeking a Senior Backend / API Developer to support a 12-month engagement with Covered California. This role focuses on Oracle database development and backend services, requiring collaboration with an established development team while also contributing to Java-based components and APIs.

ConsultingEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Project Management
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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Oracle PL/SQL stored procedures, packages, functions, and triggers supporting backend business logic
Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysis
Support and enhance backend services and APIs that interface with enterprise systems and downstream applications
Collaborate with in-house developers, architects, and analysts to understand system design, data flows, and integration points
Contribute to Java-based backend components as needed, including service logic and API integrations
Participate in code reviews, defect resolution, and technical design discussions
Ensure backend solutions meet security, performance, and reliability standards appropriate for public-sector systems
Develop and maintain technical documentation related to database objects, backend processes, and integrations
Support production issues, data fixes, and root-cause analysis when required

Qualification

Oracle Database developmentPL/SQLBackend services/APIsJavaPerformance tuningAnalytical skillsSDLC practicesCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

US Citizenship or Green Card required
Senior-level experience (7+ years) as a Backend or Database Developer in enterprise environments
Strong hands-on expertise with Oracle Database development, including advanced PL/SQL
Proven experience building and maintaining stored procedures, packages, and complex SQL logic
Experience supporting backend services or APIs in a distributed system environment
Working knowledge of Java for backend development (minor portion of workload)
Experience collaborating with internal development teams and onboarding into existing codebases
Familiarity with SDLC practices, version control, and structured development processes
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and performance-tuning skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a regulated, public-sector environment

Preferred

Prior experience supporting government, healthcare, or highly regulated systems is strongly preferred

Benefits

Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna)
Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health support for all employees and their families
Additional voluntary benefits: Group Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Care, Short-Term Disability

Company

Fortuna

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Fortuna is a business management consulting that focuses on project management, security, project management, ERP and IT consulting.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jennifer Sperling - Julich
Executive Assistant, Office of the CEO
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