Senior Java Backend Engineer — AWS, Spring, Security

Horizontal Talent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a Senior Java Developer to build and support secure, enterprise-grade applications and backend services. You will work across on-premise and AWS cloud environments, collaborating with technical partners while contributing through hands-on development, testing, and problem-solving.

Key responsibilities include designing robust Java/Spring solutions, building RESTful APIs, and implementing secure coding practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent with strong Java/Spring background.
• 8+ years of hands-on development experience in enterprise apps.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust web-based applications and backend components using Java and Spring technologies.
• Build and maintain REST APIs with focus on performance, maintainability, and security.
• Work across on-premise systems and AWS cloud environments for ongoing support and enhancements.
• Develop and support JMS-based messaging integrations.
• participate in coding, debugging, and troubleshooting to resolve complex issues.
• Write unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure software quality.
• Collaborate with architects, product teams, and other partners to deliver reliable solutions.
• Contribute to application security and deployment pipelines.
• Document solutions and support the SDLC processes.

Skills

Core Java

Spring Framework

REST APIs

Secure coding

Testing (unit/integration)

JMS / IBM MQ

AWS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

8+ years of related experience

Tools

Spring Boot

Angular (frontend)

Oracle/SQL

IBM MQ

Job description

Horizontal Talent is seeking a Senior Java Developer to build and support secure, enterprise-grade applications and backend services. You will work across on-premise and AWS cloud environments, collaborating with technical partners while contributing through hands-on development, testing, and problem-solving.

Key responsibilities include designing robust Java/Spring solutions, building RESTful APIs, and implementing secure coding practices.