Senior Software Engineer (Back End)

Veriday Inc is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Back End) for a contract assignment with a reputed banking client in Cincinnati, OH. The engineer will provide technical leadership on enterprise applications, bringing deep Java/J2EE and Spring expertise, hands-on AWS experience, and Terraform-based infrastructure automation. The role also involves designing and consuming RESTful web services, guiding architectural decisions, and mentoring junior engineers to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable software.

Engagement: Contract assignment with a reputed banking client Location: Cincinnati, OH (hybrid, 3 days per week on-site) Employment Type: W2 only

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure enterprise applications using Java/J2EE and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security). Architect cloud-native solutions on AWS (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, API Gateway). Design, build, and maintain Infrastructure as Code with Terraform to provision and manage AWS resources. Develop and consume high-performance, secure RESTful web services (SOAP experience is also valued). Drive architectural decisions and set best practices for code quality, microservices design, and software development. Partner with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable technical plans. Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues to maintain system stability and performance. Evaluate and recommend emerging tools and practices to improve development processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

9+ years of Java/J2EE development, with a focus on enterprise-level applications. Proven experience providing technical leadership and mentoring engineers.

Technical Skills

Expert-level Java, including the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security). Extensive hands-on experience with AWS services and a strong understanding of cloud-native architectures. Proven experience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform. Demonstrable expertise in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful and SOAP web services. Strong grasp of microservices architecture, design patterns, and best practices. Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB). Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control (e.g., Git), and agile methodologies.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with product, architecture, and business stakeholders.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate A collaborative and dynamic work environment The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a leading banking client

How to Apply If you have the required skills and are ready for an exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply.