Back End Developer (Java)

Ascendum Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendum Solutions is seeking an Advanced Software Engineer to stabilize a new system environment, integrating it with existing systems. You will work on backend services with Java/Spring Boot, and coordinate POS integrations and PCI-compliant security practices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration issues, develop automated tests, and ensure scalable, secure backend services in an on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java with Spring/Spring Boot and REST APIs.
• Experience integrating POS platforms and enterprise API gateways.
• Experience in PCI-scoped environments and secure development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Support integration of the new POS platform with existing systems.
• Develop and support integrations with enterprise API Gateway platforms and downstream services.

Skills

Java

Spring/Spring Boot

REST APIs

API Gateway

Microservices

POS Integration

PCI/Secure Development Practices

Job description

We are seeking an Advanced Software Engineer to join a team playing a critical role in stabilizing a new system environment, integrating it with existing systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring/Spring Boot, backend services, API Gateway integrations, and enterprise payment systems, along with practical POS (point of sale) experience. Experience working in PCI-scoped environments is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Support the integration of the new POS platform with the current system.
• Develop and support integrations with enterprise API Gateway platforms and downstream services.
• Troubleshoot and stabilize POS-to-backend and payment processing integrations.
• Perform hands-on testing and troubleshooting using physical POS terminals and test hardware in the onsite POS lab.
• Develop secure, scalable, and highly available backend services.
• Work within PCI-scoped environments, adhering to applicable security and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with POS, payment, architecture, QA, DevOps, and product teams to resolve integration issues and accelerate delivery.
• Participate in technical design, code reviews, troubleshooting, and architecture discussions.
• Develop automated unit and integration tests to ensure reliable and maintainable solutions.
• Investigate complex integration and production issues and drive them through resolution.
• Support event-driven architectures and messaging technologies as required.
• Help establish development and integration practices for the newly formed team.

Required Skills:

• Java, Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, API Gateway, Microservices, POS Integration, PCI/Secure Development Practices