Senior Software Engineer

Jobtailor; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced backend engineer to own and evolve our scalable services. You’ll build backend APIs in Java Spring Boot and Python Flask, design front-end service layers with Angular and React, and ensure robust integration with ML components in a microservices architecture.

You’ll work with Docker across AWS/GCP/Azure, contribute to security reviews, and collaborate with distributed teams in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years backend development experience with OOP, Java, Python, Docker, Linux, and SQL.
• 3–5 years cloud experience (GCP/AWS/Azure), storage/compute, Kubernetes.
• Strong REST API, API gateway, and distributed system knowledge.
• Experience building scalable AI/ML microservices with security and performance.
• Collaborative, agile team player; proficient with Jira/Rally/TFS/VersionOne.
• Bachelor/Master degree and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical implementation discussions balancing value, scalability, and timelines.
• Develop backend services and API integrations using Java Spring Boot and Python Flask.
• Design front-end service layers to support UI with Angular and React.
• Integrate ML components into microservices and collaborate on scalable systems.
• Utilize Docker for deployment across cloud platforms and write unit tests.

Skills

Java

Python

Docker

SQL

Linux Shell

OOP

Cloud Platforms

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master of Science

Master of Business Administration

Tools

Angular

React

JIRA

Rally

TFS

VersionOne

Git

Artifactory

Job description

• Participate in technical implementation discussions to balance business value, scalability, and delivery timelines using Object-Oriented Programming methodologies and design patterns.
• Develop highly performant backend service functionalities and API-to-API integrations using Java (Spring Boot) and Python (Flask) with JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) formats and Structured Query Language (SQL) databases.
• Design and build front-end service layers to support user interface needs using modern web technologies like Angular and React JavaScript.
• Integrate Machine Learning components into microservices and collaborate with infrastructure teams to implement highly scalable, distributed systems.
• Utilize Docker containerization to build application images for deployment across Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure, while writing unit tests with a test-driven mindset and debugging performance issues.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in backend application development utilizing Object-Oriented Programming, Java, Python, Docker, Linux shell scripting, and Structured Query Language (SQL) development.
• 3–5 years of experience with cloud service providers like Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, or Microsoft Azure, specifically across storage, compute, and Kubernetes services.
• Strong knowledge of server-oriented architectures, web platform applications, Application Programming Interface (API) gateways, and integration with Representational State Transfer (REST) services.
• Proven ability in developing and deploying scalable Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) microservices, managing architectural governance, conducting security reviews, and identifying performance challenges.
• Solid experience with distributed team environments and Agile Scrum methodologies utilizing tools such as Atlassian JIRA, Rally, Team Foundation Server (TFS), or Version One.
• Mastery of code repositories and version control systems including Git and artifactory repositories.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or Master of Business Administration) combined with strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in backend application development using Object-Oriented Programming, Java, and Python, with a strong focus on cloud services and scalable microservices architecture. Proficient in utilizing modern web technologies and Agile methodologies to deliver high-performance solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Java Development
• Python Development
• Cloud Services (GCP, AWS, Azure)
• Machine Learning Microservices
• Agile Scrum Methodologies

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Object-Oriented Programming
• Java
• Python
• Docker
• SQL
• API Development
• Machine Learning
• Unit Testing
• Linux Shell Scripting
• Version Control (Git)

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science
• Master of Science
• Master of Business Administration

Industry Keywords

• Microservices
• Distributed Systems
• Server-Oriented Architectures
• REST Services
• API Gateways

Tools & Technologies

• Google Cloud Platform
• Amazon Web Services
• Microsoft Azure
• Atlassian JIRA
• Rally
• Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• Version One