Senior Software Engineer - Back End IV

Senior Software Engineer – Back End IV

Location:

Remote

Pay Range: $88 - $91

Length: 6 months

The Principal Java/J2EE Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for designing, developing, and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. This role requires deep expertise in Java development, cloud-based architectures, and modern infrastructure practices. The Principal Engineer will drive architectural decisions, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the successful delivery of critical software solutions.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies
• Architect and build scalable solutions leveraging AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, Dynamo
  
  DB, SQS, SNS, API Gateway)
• Design, develop, and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for provisioning and maintaining cloud environments
• Develop and integrate RESTful and SOAP-based web services, ensuring performance, scalability, and security
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, promoting best practices in coding standards, system design, and architecture
• Partner with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Conduct code reviews, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to ensure system stability and reliability
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools and frameworks to enhance development efficiency and system capabilities

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 9+ years of experience in Java/J2EE development, with a strong focus on enterprise applications
• Advanced proficiency in Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security)
• Hands-on experience with AWS and a strong understanding of cloud-native architecture principles
• Proven experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• Expertise in developing and consuming RESTful and SOAP web services
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, design patterns, and engineering best practices
• Experience working with relational and No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL, Dynamo
  
  DB)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and Agile development methodologies
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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