Senior Software Developer, Engineer

Jobtailor; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Java backend engineer to design, develop, and maintain Spring Boot connectors that interface with controls vendor systems, contributing to a scalable, resilient microservices ecosystem.

You will collaborate with architects and fellow developers to align implementations with enterprise standards, participate in SAFe/Agile ceremonies, and drive quality through CI/CD, testing, and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science.
• 5+ years of professional Java development experience.
• 5+ years with Spring Boot and related Spring projects.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with integration to external/vendor systems.
• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies and PI planning.
• Solid CI/CD, Git workflows, and test automation experience.
• Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Spring Boot-based connectors interfacing with vendor systems.
• Ensure connectors fit into the microservices ecosystem with scalability and resilience.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to align with enterprise standards.
• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies (PI planning, standups, reviews).
• Write clean, testable code with focus on maintainability and architecture guidance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration, performance, and interoperability issues.
• Contribute to technical documentation for connector services and integration points.
• Work with QA to ensure robust unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Stay current with Spring Boot, Java, and microservices technologies.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Agile / SAFe

CI/CD

Git workflows

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Git

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Spring Boot-based connectors that interface with controls vendor systems.
• Ensure connectors integrate seamlessly into the overall microservices ecosystem, supporting scalability, resilience, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with architects and other developers to align connector implementation with enterprise frameworks, coding standards, and best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies within the PI (planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
• Write clean, testable, and efficient code, with an emphasis on maintainability and adherence to architectural guidance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system integration, performance, and interoperability.
• Contribute to technical documentation for connector services and integration points.
• Work closely with QA engineers to ensure robust unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and practices relevant to Spring Boot, Java, and microservices development.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field, equivalent experience considered
• 5+ years of professional software development experience in Java or similar tech stack.
• 5+ years of hands‑on development with Spring Boot and related Spring projects or similar tech stack.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, messaging patterns (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar), and microservices architecture or similar tech stack.
• Experience with integration and connector development to external/vendor systems.
• Familiarity with Agile / SAFe methodologies, including participation in PI planning.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and test automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes or other containerization/orchestration platforms.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with an ability to work independently and within teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse automation, controls integration, or logistics software.
• Familiarity with Camunda, orchestration engines, or workflow-driven architectures.
• Exposure to front‑end integration (React, Angular, or Vue) to understand connector impact on UI.