Location: Columbus, OH
Salary: $81.00 USD Hourly - $87.00 USD Hourly
Description: Job Title: Specialty Software Engineer (Java)Location: Columbus, OH - Onsite (3075 Loyalty Cir)
Contract: 18 months, with potential extension or conversion
Schedule: Hybrid -
3 days onsite mandatory per weekOverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled
Specialty Software Engineer (Java) to support a multi-year modernization initiative focused on Check Processing systems. This program processes approximately
5 million checks nightly, representing transactions totaling
billions of dollars.
You will play a key role in
migrating legacy mainframe workloads to modern cloud-native architectures, contributing to the consolidation of ~27 applications into 4 over a 4-6-year roadmap (currently year 2).
As a core member of a Scrum team, you will be responsible for hands-on development, solution design, and delivery of modernization features. This role requires strong technical depth, reliability, and the ability to speak clearly and confidently to your experience.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, enhance, and maintain Java/Spring Boot cloud-native services.
- Assist in the modernization of mainframe applications to microservices using modern tooling and messaging frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Columbus and India in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Contribute to architectural decisions, design patterns, and best practices for scalable distributed systems.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD improvements.
- Support production systems; future weekend on-call rotation may be required.
- Analyze complex engineering challenges and contribute strategic recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and industry guidelines.
Required Skills & ExperienceTop Required Skills- 6+ years of professional Java development
- 6+ years of Spring Boot
- 3+ years of cloud experience (Azure preferred; any cloud accepted)
- Completion of a HackerRank or Glider technical assessment (score required)
Nice-to-Have Skills- Kafka
- JMS
- Kubernetes
- Eligibility to convert to FTE without sponsorship needs
Team & Work Environment- You will be assigned to one application within a Scrum team.
- The program consists of two Scrum teams in Columbus and one team in India.
- Columbus teams focus on one application; India manages 2-3 applications.
- Work will be 100% modernization-focused, with full development responsibilities.
Position Notes- Backfill position
- Supplier expectations:
- All resumes must be submitted through Beeline
- No direct contact with hiring manager while the requisition is open
- Candidates must have verifiable experience and be able to speak to project details clearly in interviews.
Minimum Qualifications- 5+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent combination of:
- Professional work experience
- Consulting experience
- Technical training
- Military experience
- Education
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