Senior Java Engineer: API & Microservices Lead (Remote)

Doyle Security Services, Inc. (DSS); United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional training and development

Tuition reimbursement

Employee wellness program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Doyle Security Services, Inc. (DSS) is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to lead design, development, migration, and support of scalable Java-based microservices and APIs in a modern cloud environment.

The role demands hands-on engineering capability, technical leadership, and experience modernizing legacy systems, with remote work available in the United States. You will guide a small engineering team, develop robust APIs (REST/GraphQL), ensure security and performance, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading technical teams in building scalable Java services.
• Experience breaking down large legacy monoliths into microservices.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of modern Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and REST API development.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Strong experience designing, building, and maintaining APIs.
• Ability to lead engineering teams while remaining hands-on with development.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Familiarity with application security principles and secure development practices.
• Familiarity with Git version control.
• Familiarity with OAuth.
• Ruby-to-Java migration experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of APIs, including specifications, endpoints, data models, and protocols such as REST and GraphQL.
• Be hands-on in the codebase, contributing production-grade code for core services.
• Work with Technical lead to do code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and security.
• Partner closely with the Engineering Crew Lead and API Architect to review solution design and deliver robust, scalable solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration of APIs with internal systems, external applications, and third-party services.
• Promote the effective use of AI-enabled tools in the API development lifecycle to improve productivity and code quality.
• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive API documentation for consumers, including usage guidance and best practices.
• Implement and uphold security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• Interface with external engineering teams to ensure alignment on technical standards, governance requirements, compliance obligations, and ongoing cATO maintenance.
• Monitor and optimize API performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Manage API versioning and support backward compatibility as services evolve.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshoot production issues, and implement enhancements based on stakeholder feedback.
• Participate in Tier 1 and Tier 2 on-call operations

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate

REST API

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

OAuth

Git

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Job description

Doyle Security Services, Inc. (DSS) is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to lead design, development, migration, and support of scalable Java-based microservices and APIs in a modern cloud environment.

The role demands hands-on engineering capability, technical leadership, and experience modernizing legacy systems, with remote work available in the United States. You will guide a small engineering team, develop robust APIs (REST/GraphQL), ensure security and performance, and collaborate with