Senior Python Engineer - Fort Lauderdale - Hybrid

FormativGroup; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FormativGroup is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Java / Microservices) to design, build, and support scalable backend services and APIs. This role focuses on robust microservices, cloud environments, and automation through modern DevOps practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of Java experience, strong Spring Boot, and hands-on AWS/Azure/GCP exposure, with a track record in CI/CD and

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of strong Core and Advanced Java experience (Java 1.8+).
• 2 years hands-on Python development experience.
• Proven expertise in Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and working with microservices architectures.
• Solid understanding of relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, MongoDB) and REST/SOAP.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab).
• Exposure to Kafka and event-driven architectures; testing practices knowledge.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Core & Advanced Java (1.8+)

Python development

Spring Framework & Spring Boot

Microservices architectures

REST & SOAP integration

Databases: MySQL, MongoDB

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitLab)

Kafka / event-driven

Software testing practices

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Kafka

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

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

• 8-10 yrs strong experience with Core and Advanced Java, including Java 1.8+
• 2 years Hands-on minimum 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 a Hybrid role that requires candidate to go onsite 3 days in office/2 days remote.
• Candidates are preferred in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
• Candidates must reside within the physical US.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa currently.
• To be considered for this position, candidates must reside in one of the following U.S. states: FL.
• Candidates residing outside these states are not eligible for consideration currently.
• Not open to 3rd party/C2C engagement

FormativGroup 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.

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