Senior Backend Java Engineer - Cloud-Native Microservices

Compunnel, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking an experienced Backend Java Engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable, cloud-native applications using Java and Spring Boot. The role focuses on microservices, RESTful APIs, and AWS-informed deployment in an Agile environment.

You will collaborate across engineering teams to modernize enterprise applications, implement IaC with Terraform, and ensure high-quality code with CI/CD and Docker/Kubernetes for containerization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Java development.
• 4+ years of experience with Spring Boot.
• Strong experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services (ECS, API Gateway, Lambda, S3).
• Experience deploying applications in AWS environments.
• Experience with Terraform for IaC.
• Experience working with OpenShift.
• Experience with Apache Kafka.
• Experience developing Node.js and TypeScript microservices.
• Strong understanding of Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Java Spring Boot microservices on AWS.
• Build RESTful APIs and containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Deploy and manage applications in AWS cloud environments.
• Participate in architecture discussions, Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and CI/CD processes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to modernize enterprise applications.
• Develop scalable, maintainable, and high-quality code following software engineering best practices.
• Support production deployments and troubleshoot application issues as needed.
• Contribute to the development of microservices using Java and Node.js/TypeScript where applicable.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

AWS

Terraform (IaC)

OpenShift

Apache Kafka

Node.js/TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

Communication

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking an experienced Backend Java Engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable, cloud-native applications using Java and Spring Boot. The role focuses on microservices, RESTful APIs, and AWS-informed deployment in an Agile environment.

You will collaborate across engineering teams to modernize enterprise applications, implement IaC with Terraform, and ensure high-quality code with CI/CD and Docker/Kubernetes for containerization.