Senior Backend Architect - Java Microservices (Hybrid, Chicago)

Diversified Services Network, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Diversified Services Network, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive backend web services in a microservices architecture. You will collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable software solutions.

The role focuses on API-first design, cloud deployment (AWS/Azure/GCP), and end-to-end lifecycle ownership, including automated testing and production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Java 21+ and Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and API gateways.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-scale REST APIs and microservices.
• Define service contracts, schemas, and OpenAPI specifications.
• Drive end-to-end software ownership from design to deployment and maintenance.
• Lead troubleshooting and drive architecture decisions in complex initiatives.

Skills

Software Development

Software Product Design/Architecture

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Apigee

AWS

Azure

GCP

JUnit

Mockito

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GoCD

Job description

Diversified Services Network, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive backend web services in a microservices architecture. You will collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable software solutions.

The role focuses on API-first design, cloud deployment (AWS/Azure/GCP), and end-to-end lifecycle ownership, including automated testing and production readiness.