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Title: Senior Software Engineer - Back End (Sr. Java/Web Services Developer)
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 Months+ contract
Must Have
- 7+ Years of Java Development
- Application Dev.
- AWS
- RESTful Web Services
- Spring Boot
Nice To Have
- Identity
- Kubernetes
- Ping Directory
- Ping Federate
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Principal 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.
- 7+ 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.