Job#: 3019496 Job Description: Job Title: Software Engineer- Java Backend
Pay Range: $59-$68
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Length: 3 months
Job DescriptionRequired Technical Skills- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on backend development experience using Java
- Strong proficiency in Spring Boot, RESTful API design, and microservices architecture
- Experience working with Apache Kafka in event-driven environments
- Proficiency with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, API Gateway, and RDS/DynamoDB
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized application deployments
- Familiarity with Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools
- Practical experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or comparable tools
- Experience with monitoring and logging platforms such as Dynatrace and Splunk
- Understanding of backend systems that support mobile applications, including authentication, performance, and scalability considerations
Core Responsibilities- Design and develop scalable, secure RESTful APIs for iOS and Android mobile applications
- Build, deploy, and maintain microservices in a cloud-native environment
- Integrate backend services with mobile-focused capabilities such as authentication, push notifications, and analytics pipelines
- Conduct code reviews and perform debugging, monitoring, and performance optimization
- Ensure reliability, scalability, and observability across backend services
- Collaborate closely with mobile, web, DevOps, and product teams
- Maintain technical documentation and support adherence to engineering best practices
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and production support
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated experience designing backend systems that support mobile applications
- Strong knowledge of Java, microservices, and cloud-native architectures
- Hands-on experience with AWS services
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, message queues, and API security
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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