Senior Software Engineer

Swoon

Deerfield (IL)

On-site

USD 98,600 - 157,500

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to develop a high-traffic photo application platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud technologies, alongside strong leadership skills. This role involves designing scalable solutions and mentoring junior developers in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

8+ years of software engineering experience, including 4–5 years in a senior role.
Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable microservices and cloud-based solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
Guide team members through technical challenges and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

RESTful APIs

SQL

NoSQL

Node.js

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

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Job Title: Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to support the development and delivery of a high-traffic photo application platform. This role requires deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, RESTful APIs, cloud technologies (Azure preferred), and modern front-end frameworks. The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader with experience in architecture design, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement scalable microservices and cloud-based solutions.
Own architecture and technical design for large, complex projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
Guide team members through technical challenges and mentor junior developers.
Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and help make key technology decisions.
Continuously improve development, automation, and deployment processes using CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
Ensure system security, scalability, and maintainability.

Required Skills & Experience:

8+ years of software engineering experience, including 4–5 years in a senior development role.
Proficiency in:
Java, Spring Boot, Microservices
RESTful APIs
SQL and NoSQL databases
Preferred: Node.js
Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

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