Senior Java/J2EE Engineer (NO C2C)

OpTech; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OpTech in Cincinnati is seeking a Lead Java/J2EE Engineer to provide technical leadership in designing, developing, and implementing robust enterprise applications. This role requires deep Java/J2EE expertise, extensive AWS experience, and proficiency with Terraform IaC to provision cloud resources.

You will mentor engineers, drive architectural decisions, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure high-quality, scalable software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 9+ years of experience in Java/J2EE enterprise development.
• Extensive AWS cloud services expertise.
• Proven Terraform IaC implementation experience.
• Design and consumption of RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Strong microservices architecture knowledge and patterns.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of complex enterprise apps.
• Architect solutions leveraging AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB).
• Implement IaC with Terraform for AWS resource provisioning.
• Develop and consume RESTful web services with performance and security in mind.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor team members.
• Collaborate with product owners and architects to define requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and promote best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex issues to ensure production stability.
• Stay current with new technologies and trends.

Skills

Java/J2EE development

AWS cloud services

Terraform IaC

RESTful web services

SOAP web services

Microservices architecture

Databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL/DynamoDB)

CI/CD & Git

Agile methodologies

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Terraform

Git

AWS

Job description

The LeadJava/J2EE Engineer will provide technical leadership and expertise in designing, developing, and implementing robust, scalable, and secure enterprise applications. This role requires deep proficiency in Java/J2EE development, extensive experience with AWS cloud services, expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, and a strong background in building and consuming web services. The Principal Engineer will drive architectural decisions, mentor junior team members, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies.
• Architect and implement solutions leveraging AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, API Gateway).
• Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for provisioning and managing AWS resources.
• Develop and consume RESTful web services, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, fostering best practices in software development, code quality, and architectural design.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate them into actionable development plans.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and performance of production systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending new tools and practices to enhance development processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience in Java/J2EE development, with a focus on enterprise-level applications.
• Extensive experience with AWS cloud services and a strong understanding of cloud-native architectures.
• Proven experience designing and implementing IaC using Terraform.
• Demonstrable expertise in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.