Provides technical leadership for enterprise backend applications using Java, Spring, AWS, and Terraform. Designs cloud-native microservices, REST and SOAP services, and infrastructure as code; guides architecture and development best practices; collaborates with stakeholders; reviews code; mentors engineers; and resolves complex production issues. The role is hybrid in Cincinnati, Ohio, with three days per week onsite and requires 9+ years of Java/J2EE experience.
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
- Bachelor's or Master's 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.
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