Senior Software Development Engineer – Java, Nest, React

Jobtailor; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior backend engineer to contribute to architecture decisions and build scalable APIs using Java Spring Boot, Node.js, and GraphQL. You will develop and deploy services, integrate with cloud platforms, and mentor junior engineers.

The role emphasizes AI-driven automation, high-performance backend design, and collaboration across product and business stakeholders in a modern enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong backend & API development with Java Spring Boot, Node.js, GraphQL.
• Experience deploying containerized apps on Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of API security, logging, monitoring, tracing.
• Understanding microservices and cloud-native architectures.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams; mentoring.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; specialized training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to architecture decisions and design evolution of enterprise digital solutions and API platforms.
• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications and backend services.
• Design and build scalable, secure APIs using Java Spring Boot, Node.js, REST, and GraphQL.
• Identify and deliver AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency and cut costs.
• Collaborate with teams on architectural decisions for scalability, performance, and security.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

Node.js

GraphQL

Kubernetes

API Security

Logging & Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Gradle

GitHub Actions

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

• Contribute to architecture decisions, technical design, and evolution of enterprise digital solutions and API-driven platforms
• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications and backend services
• Design and build scalable, secure, high-performance APIs using Java Spring Boot, Node.js, REST, and GraphQL
• Identify and deliver AI-driven solutions to improve operational efficiency, automate business processes, and reduce costs
• Collaborate with engineering teams, product owners, and business stakeholders on architectural decisions and scalability, performance, security, and maintainability
• Integrate applications, services, third-party systems, and cloud platforms for enterprise interoperability
• Conduct code reviews, execute test plans, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure reliable solutions
• Participate in Agile development processes and sprint planning
• Evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, frameworks, and development tools
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, API specifications, design documents, and implementation guides
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of professional software development experience
• Strong backend application and API development experience using Java Spring Boot, Node.js, and GraphQL
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications on Kubernetes platforms
• Experience with API security and authentication mechanisms
• Experience implementing logging, monitoring, distributed tracing, and alerting
• Understanding of API design principles, microservices architecture, distributed systems, and cloud-native application development
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
• Commitment to continuous learning and mentoring others
• Strong planning, implementation, deployment, and production support skills
• Preferred: Gradle, GraphQL, NestJS, and GitHub Actions in CI/CD environments
• Preferred: AI-powered solutions, Generative AI applications, Agentic AI workflows, and Model Context Protocol servers
• Preferred: Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes-based cloud deployments
• Preferred: AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or Cursor
• Preferred: enterprise-scale RESTful and GraphQL API design focused on security, performance, and observability
• Bachelor's degree is preferred; specialized training or relevant professional qualification is also mentioned

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in backend application and API development using Java Spring Boot, Node.js, and GraphQL, with a strong focus on scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams while implementing AI-driven solutions and best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Java Spring Boot Development
• Node.js Application Development
• GraphQL API Design
• Kubernetes Deployment
• API Security and Authentication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Backend Application Development
• API Development
• Microservices Architecture
• Cloud-Native Application Development
• Logging and Monitoring
• Distributed Tracing
• Agile Development
• Technical Design
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Mentoring
• Planning
• Implementation
• Production Support

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Specialized Training

Industry Keywords

• Enterprise Digital Solutions
• API-Driven Platforms
• Cloud Platforms
• Interoperability
• Architecture Diagrams
• Implementation Guides
• Continuous Learning

Tools & Technologies

• Gradle
• GitHub Actions
• Google Cloud Platform
• AI-Powered Solutions
• Generative AI Applications
• Agentic AI Workflows
• Model Context Protocol servers
• AI-Assisted Development Tools