Senior Software Engineer - Back End IV

4 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Java/Spring Boot Engineer
Duration: Longterm Contract
Location: Cincinnati, OH

Technical Skills

Application Dev.
AWS
Java Web Services
Proficiency in Java/Spring Boot. Hands-on software development, Understanding of AWS, Terraform IAC, microservices and event-driven architecture.
Spring Boot

Nice To Have

Job Summary
Lead Java/Spring Boot Engineer

Job Description

The Lead Java/J2EE Engineer will provide technical leadership and expertise in designing, developing, and implementing robust, scalable, and secure enterprise applications. This role requires deep proficiency in Java/J2EE development, extensive experience with AWS cloud services, expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, and a strong background in building and consuming web services. The Principal Engineer will drive architectural decisions, mentor junior team members, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies.
Architect and implement solutions leveraging AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, API Gateway).
Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for provisioning and managing AWS resources.
Develop and consume RESTful web services, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, fostering best practices in software development, code quality, and architectural design.
Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate them into actionable development plans.
Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and performance of production systems.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending new tools and practices to enhance development processes.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
9+ years of experience in Java/J2EE development, with a focus on enterprise-level applications.
Expert-level proficiency in Java programming, including Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security).
Extensive experience with AWS cloud services and a strong understanding of cloud-native architectures.
Proven experience designing and implementing IaC using Terraform.
Demonstrable expertise in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful and SOAP web services.
Strong understanding of microservices architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and agile methodologies.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Location

Cincinnati, OH

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