Senior Python & Java Microservices Engineer - Hybrid (US)

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

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