Senior Java Backend developer

Greetings from Javen Technologies Inc.,

Direct client requirement...

Job Title: Java Backend Modernization Engineer
Location: Cincinnati, OH-100% Remote
Duration: 3 months contract+ Possible extension

Job Summary: Experienced software engineer with a strong background in designing and developing scalable APIs and Microservices using Java and AWS Cloud technologies. Proven ability to work within Agile teams and collaborate across internal and external stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performance solutions. Familiar with banking and financial services environments.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using Java (Spring Boot) within a multi-disciplinary Agile Development team.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to gather and validate requirements, understand user needs, and translate business problems into technical solutions.
• Develop cloud-native applications leveraging AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, Fargate, S3, RDS and API Gateway.
• Prepare technical documentation including:
• Design documents
• Sequence and flow diagrams
• Support the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD pipeline integration, staging, production deployment, and post-release support.
• Ensure applications meet performance, security, and compliance standards, especially in regulated environments like banking.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years + of hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful API development.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with AWS or other public cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (Jenkins, GitHub, CI/CD, Terraform).
• Proficiency in SQL databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and JPA/Hibernate frameworks
• Exposure to distributed systems, messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, MQ), and cloud-native design patterns.
• Exposure to financial services or banking domain preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering business value.

Joshua Gidugu