Senior Software Engineer - Back End IV

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Software Engineer - Back End for a contract assignment with one of our premier Banking clients in Cincinnati, OH.
Responsibilities :

• Provide technical leadership and expertise in designing, developing, and implementing robust, scalable, and secure enterprise applications.
• 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.
• Drive architectural decisions, mentor junior team members, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• 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 Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 9+ 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.

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