Senior Java Backend / Full-Stack Engineer
Summary
Senior engineer who designs, builds, and maintains Java/Spring Boot microservices and RESTful APIs, leads database schema design and query optimization (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and deploys cloud-native services on AWS — in a hybrid role (3-4 days onsite) based in Roanoke, VA.
Location: Roanoke, VA (Local candidates preferred / based in/around Roanoke, VA)
Work Model: Hybrid – 3-4 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java / Spring Boot Backend Engineer with strong full‑stack capabilities to join our dynamic software engineering team.
In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud‑native backend systems while contributing to core data architecture and automated infrastructure pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Backend API Development: Design, build, and deploy robust, scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
- Database & Data Architecture: Lead schema design, query optimization, and management of relational and non‑relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Leverage AWS services (S3, Lambda, EC2, CloudWatch, etc.) and continuous delivery pipelines to deploy resilient services.
- Code Quality & Testing: Implement comprehensive unit and integration test coverage, perform code reviews, and maintain clean, production‑ready code in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- System Design & Automation: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on database architecture, cloud infrastructure, and backend integrations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: 8–9+ years of hands‑on software development experience with JVM‑based technologies.
- Core Tech Stack: Advanced proficiency in Java and Spring Boot microservices architecture.
- Databases: Strong, hands‑on experience in Database Design, schema modeling, and SQL/NoSQL platforms (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
- Cloud Native: Deep hands‑on expertise with AWS core services.
- API & Messaging: Proven experience creating RESTful APIs, implementing robust unit tests, and working with event‑driven messaging systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
- Location: Must be physically located in or willing to work out of the Roanoke, VA area.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Hands‑on experience with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates.
- Proficiency with Python for scripting, data pipelines, or workflow automation.
- Exposure to front‑end frameworks (e.g., Angular, TypeScript) for full‑stack versatility when needed.
- Prior experience with middleware/integration platforms (MuleSoft/Mule layer).
Important
Must be physically located in or willing to work out of the Roanoke, VA area.