Backend Modernization Engineer IV

Overview

For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you.

Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.

Job Title: Backend Modernization Engineer IV

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Downtown)

Years of

Experience:

10-20

Contract Length: thru 2026, possible extension

TOP

SKILLS:


Must Have

• Application Dev.
• AWS
• Docker
• Java
• Springboot

Nice To Have

• DynamoDB
• Hashi Corp Vault
• Java Script
• Jenkins
• Kafka
• Node.js
• Terraform

Overview:We are in search of a Backend Software Engineer who excels not only in technical proficiency but also as a proactive problem-solver, critical thinker, and active participant in task development. This role is tailored for a dynamic individual who drives innovative solutions, engages actively in project planning, and significantly contributes to our implementation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactive Problem Solving: Engage actively in driving innovative solutions and participate in the creation and refinement of project objectives.
• Critical Thinking: Utilize analytical skills to understand complex project requirements and contribute to their design and architecture.
• Task Building: Collaborate in defining tasks and milestones, ensuring projects advance proactively.
• Agile Participation: Actively engage in all agile ceremonies, offering ideas and feedback to advance projects.
• Best Practices Leadership: Model and guide the adoption of software development best practices, mentoring peers and contributing to communities of practice.
• Risk and Compliance Awareness: Maintain accountability for risk management, adhering to policies and procedures while focusing on a positive customer experience.

General Functions:

• Design and implement technology and software solutions as part of an agile squad.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, influencing activities from architecture to delivery.
• Lead communities of practice to refine and document software development standards and best practices.
• Ensure positive customer experience through responsible risk management and compliance with policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define Domain-Driven Design for the enterprise.
• Deliver API and real-time Data Streams for each domain.
• Develop code and IaaS in AWS with Terraform.
• Develop microservices using Java/Spring-Boot.
• Design and implement new features, improving technical product and application quality.
• Act as a technical expert and developer on an agile squad.
• Drive architecture of solutions across multiple services and applications.
• Develop software meeting code quality standards and metrics.
• Guide communities of practice, mentoring developers, enforcing standards, and sharing knowledge.
• Achieve operational excellence through automation and writing maintainable, supportable, and testable code.
• Maintain partnerships with operations and engineering teams to drive service improvement.
• Stay current on IT trends relevant to your area of practice.
• Assist with problem resolution for end users and customers.
• Create and update operational procedures for routine management processes.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements.

Essential

Qualifications:

• Java/Spring Boot, Java 17+ expertise.
• REST API development experience.
• Containerization familiarity.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field, with 8+ years of experience.
• Software development best practices knowledge.
• Git and Git Hub experience.
• Software development methodologies understanding.
• Security best practices in software development.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Developing using OSX experience.
• Unit Testing with JUnit proficiency.

Desirable

Skills and Abilities:

• 12-factor applications experience.
• Microserv…