Remote Senior Backend / API Developer

Fortuna BMC • Falls Church, VA

3d • $90 - $98 • Remote

About The Position

Fortuna is seeking a Senior Backend / API Developer to support a 12-month engagement with Covered California. This role focuses primarily on Oracle database development, including complex PL/SQL stored procedures, data processing logic, and backend services that support mission-critical public-sector systems. A smaller portion of the work will involve Java-based backend components and APIs. The ideal candidate is a senior-level developer who can work independently while collaborating closely with an established in-house development team during onboarding and ongoing delivery.
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WORKSITE
Remote - Eastern or Central Preferred
Occasional meetings during Pacific Time business hours may be required.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-Time | 40 hours per week
PAY RATE
$90.00 - $ 98.00 per hour
WHAT WE OFFER
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

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

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

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed