Senior Java Software Engineer

Trident Consulting; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 135,005,000 - 151,536,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Consulting is seeking a Senior Java Developer for a Columbus, OH client. This onsite contract role focuses on building enterprise-scale applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, and AWS Cloud.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience across the full SDLC, including architecture, CI/CD, containerization, and cloud deployment. Relevant certifications such as AWS Developer or Solutions Architect are preferred.

Qualifications

• 12-16 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-scale applications.
• Experience building cloud-native, event-driven distributed systems for complex domains.

Skills

Java

Microservices

AWS

Database

Kafka

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Terraform

CloudFormation

Maven

Gradle

Job description

Trident Consulting is seeking a \"Senior Java Developer\" for one of our clients in \"Columbus, OH\"

Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)

Length of Assignment: 1 year w/ extension

Type: Contract (W2)

Rate:$50/hr

Years of experience required: 12-16

Mandatory skills: Java, Microservices, AWS, Database, Kafka

Job Summary

Senior Java Full Stack Developer with 12+ years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-scale applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, and AWS Cloud. Proven expertise in building cloud-native, event-driven, and highly scalable distributed systems for Banking, Financial Services, and Enterprise domains. Strong experience across the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, development, testing, CI/CD, containerization, and cloud deployment.

Certifications Required

Preferred certifications include AWS Certified Developer Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate and Java focused credentials such as Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer.

Technical Skills

• Cloud & DevOps AWS (EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, IAM) Docker, Kubernetes Jenkins, GitHub Actions Terraform, CloudFormation Maven, Gradle

About Trident

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.