Backend Engineer (Java/PHP) — Growth & Mentorship

Energy Innovation Corp; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Solutions Group in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Backend Developer who can switch between Negotiation and Java with balance and poise. A base salary of $69,000-$96,000 is offered, along with growth milestones and mentoring, suitable for mid-level engineers.

The role involves wiring PHP APIs, building Java self-service tools, and documenting systems to accelerate onboarding, while supporting a migration-ready Terraform-driven flow.

Qualifications

• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for teamwork.
• Familiarity with Terraform and related tools or frameworks.
• Owensboro grounding or ability to plant roots quickly.
• Professionalism, discretion with sensitive information.
• 5+ years building trust the slow, unglamorous way.

Responsibilities

• Wire PHP APIs to Negotiation consumers so data lands where Owensboro teams expect it
• Build Java self-service tools so Owensboro teams stop filing tickets for everything
• Document the PHP system so the next mid-level engineer onboards in days, not weeks
• Pull Power Solutions Group's Java stack out of the KY region before the migration deadline
• Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and technology roadmap discussions
• Re-architect the technology flow so Terraform handles ten times Owensboro's current load

Skills

Teamwork

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Power Solutions Group in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Backend Developer who can switch between Negotiation and Java with balance and poise. A base salary of $69,000-$96,000 is offered, along with growth milestones and mentoring, suitable for mid-level engineers.

The role involves wiring PHP APIs, building Java self-service tools, and documenting systems to accelerate onboarding, while supporting a migration-ready Terraform-driven flow.