Backend Software Engineer (Java/Springboot)

Job#: 3055039
Job Description:
Remote Backend Software Engineer (Java/Springboot)
Overview
We are seeking a Software Engineer II to join our Partner Integrations Team, where you will play an important role in delivering technology solutions that enable strategic partnerships and connected services. This team is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing applications and integrations that connect internal systems with external partners, streamline business processes, and improve both operational and customer experiences.
As a Software Engineer II, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of integration solutions, working on both new initiatives and enhancements to existing applications. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to implement new integrations, troubleshoot production issues, and deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
Daily responsibilities include participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting integrations with internal and external partners, and identifying opportunities to improve application performance and operational efficiency. This role offers exposure to a variety of technologies and business domains while building technical expertise and contributing to solutions that connect systems, data, and services across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and implement medium to highly complex application code, enhancements, and change requests
• Analyze software requirements and technical designs to determine implementation feasibility within time and cost constraints
• Develop and execute unit and integration tests, troubleshoot defects, and resolve issues of varying complexity
• Apply technical expertise and best practices to solve moderately complex business and technical challenges
• Participate in code reviews by presenting technical solutions and providing constructive feedback
• Perform builds, code merges, deployments, and environment support activities
• Monitor application health, logs, and system performance to troubleshoot and resolve production issues
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues, escalating when appropriate
• Create and maintain technical documentation for applications, integrations, and operational processes
• Present technical designs and solutions to developers, architects, leadership, project teams, and business stakeholders
• Recommend improvements to development processes, procedures, and technical solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
• Manage assigned development activities and deliverables while meeting quality standards and deadlines
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting production applications
• Contribute to both project-based initiatives and operational support efforts

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience with Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot
• 3+ years of experience developing and optimizing SQL
• Experience working with cloud-native technologies
• Experience designing, developing, integrating, and troubleshooting RESTful APIs
• Experience testing and validating API integrations
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
• Experience participating in code reviews and following development best practices
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working within Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Commitment to incorporating security best practices into software development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS
• Experience building and supporting Spring Boot microservices
• Experience with React
• Experience with GitHub, GitHub Copilot, SonarQube, JFrog Artifactory, Jira, and Confluence
• Experience with PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, or similar database technologies
• Experience with asynchronous and event-driven architectures
• Experience with message-based integration patterns
• Experience with Hibernate or similar ORM frameworks
• Experience writing and maintaining OpenAPI specifications

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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