Senior Software Engineer – Java/AWS Backend

Jobtailor

Colorado

On-site

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to design and develop high‑quality RESTful APIs using a microservices approach in a fast-paced Agile environment.

You will mentor and lead development teams, drive technical excellence, and solve complex problems while delivering business‑critical features. Colorado-based, on-site role with opportunities to influence architecture and tooling decisions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field with 8+ years of experience, or equivalent.
Expertise with Java 17+ and Spring Boot REST APIs.
Cloud deployment experience on AWS or Azure.
Experience with messaging systems like Kafka/SQS/SNS or Azure Event Hub.
Proven leadership and mentoring within Agile teams.

Responsibilities

Lead backend RESTful API development and microservices design.
Mentor developers and perform code reviews.
Guide cross-functional Agile project teams.
Resolve complex technical issues and optimize performance.
Document architecture, operations, and user guides.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Boot REST API

AWS Cloud Deployment

Azure Cloud

Microservices Architecture

Agile Methodologies

Leadership

Mentoring

CI/CD

Event-driven Design

Datastore Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree with 6+ years experience

10+ years of software development experience in lieu of degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

Apache Kafka

RabbitMQ

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

Design and develop backend RESTful API web services using microservices architecture
Oversee and mentor other developers and conduct code reviews
Act as team leader for development and support groups, providing programming and technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members
Work directly on complex application and technical problem identification and resolution
Drive application development focused on delivering valuable business features
Maintain high standards of software quality by establishing good practices and habits within the team
Guide the team in developing structured application/interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation, and user guides in a flexible environment
Lead development of new functionality and applications on cross-functional Agile project teams

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience OR, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience designing and developing software applications in Java
Software development experience using Java 17 or higher and Spring Boot RESTful API development
Experience deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure
Experience with message streaming solutions such as AWS Kinesis, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache ActiveMQ, or Azure Event Hub
Experience with datastores such as AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, AWS DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Cassandra, or Redis
Experience deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GoCD
Experience working within an Agile framework, ideally Scrum
Knowledge of software product design and architecture, including architectural patterns such as MVC, Microservices, and Event-driven design
Solid knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals, such as data structures and algorithms
Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment
Demonstrated leadership on small to medium-scale projects impacting strategic priorities
Strong decision-making and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to analyze situations and reach productive, informed decisions
Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly transmit, receive, and interpret ideas, information, and needs

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing backend RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, while leading teams in Agile environments. Proven ability to mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and maintain high software quality standards.

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