Senior Java Full Stack Engineer

FormativGroup; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

FormativGroup is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and support scalable backend services and APIs, focusing on microservices and cloud-based deployments. This hybrid role requires onsite presence in Fort Lauderdale three days a week.

Candidates should have 6-10 years of Java experience, proficiency in Python, and knowledge of Spring frameworks, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of strong experience with Core and Advanced Java.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Python development.
• Proven expertise in Spring Framework and Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and support RESTful and SOAP-based APIs.
• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments.

Skills

Core and Advanced Java

Python development

Spring Framework

Microservices architectures

REST and SOAP services

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab)

Event-driven architectures (Kafka)

Software testing practices

Job description

Summary

The role of the Senior Software Engineer (Java / Microservices) is to design, build, and support scalable backend services and APIs, while enabling reliable cloud-based deployments and contributing to end-to-end application delivery across distributed systems. This position focuses on developing robust microservices and APIs, supporting cloud environments, and driving automation through modern DevOps practices. The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain microservices using Java and Spring Boot frameworks


• Design and support RESTful and SOAP-based APIs for system integration


• Deploy and manage applications within cloud environments, ensuring performance, scalability, and uptime


• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration, testing, and deployment


• Partner with engineering, product, and front-end teams to deliver cohesive full-stack solutions


• Diagnose issues, perform debugging, and continuously improve system performance and reliability

Required Qualifications

• 6-10 years of strong experience with Core and Advanced Java, including Java 1.8+


• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience with Python development


• Proven expertise in Spring Framework and Spring Boot


• Hands‑on experience designing and working with microservices architectures


• Solid understanding of relational and non‑relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB)


• Experience developing and integrating REST and SOAP services


• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP


• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab)


• Exposure to event‑driven architectures and tools such as Kafka


• Familiarity with front‑end frameworks (nice to have)


• Strong foundation in software testing practices

Location

• This role is hybrid, requiring onsite presence 3 days a week in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 2 days remote. Candidates must reside within the United States, specifically in FL.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated hourly rate: $45 – $50 USD


• In addition to hourly pay, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commissions or other incentive programs, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

Company Overview

Formativ Group operates within the critical middle layer of business technology, where applications and systems connect infrastructure to business processes. We are specialists who help the middle market take full advantage of their technology investments with deep industry‑centric expertise, all in one place, to unify fragmented systems.

With deep technical expertise across cloud architecture, system integration, AI, and data strategy, we bridge the gap between business goals and modern platforms.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Formativ Group is an equal opportunity employer providing opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

ADA Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.