Backend Java Architect

Onsite in Cincinnati, OH

The organization seeks a Backend Modernization Engineer to drive architecture and delivery of Java and Spring Boot microservices on AWS. The role will design domain-driven APIs and real-time data streams, shape implementation plans in agile ceremonies, and lead best practices across teams. The engineer will promote operational excellence through automation, testing, and secure development while partnering with operations to improve reliability and performance.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $90.00 to $98.00/hr. w2

• Engage in proactive problem solving to drive innovative solutions and refine project objectives.
• Apply critical thinking to analyze complex requirements and contribute to solution design and architecture.
• Collaborate on task and milestone definition to ensure proactive project advancement.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and provide feedback to progress delivery.
• Lead and model software development best practices and mentor peers.
• Maintain accountability for risk management and adherence to policies focused on positive customer experience.
• Design and implement technology and software solutions as part of an agile squad.
• Influence activities from architecture through delivery within agile practices.
• Lead communities of practice to document and refine development standards.
• Define Domain-Driven Design across enterprise domains.
• Deliver RESTful APIs and real-time data streams for each domain.
• Develop code and infrastructure as code in AWS using Terraform.
• Build microservices with Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement new features to improve product and application quality.
• Serve as a technical expert on an agile squad.
• Drive architecture across multiple services and applications.
• Develop software that meets code quality standards and metrics.
• Guide and mentor developers, enforce standards, and share knowledge.
• Achieve operational excellence through automation and maintainable, testable code.
• Partner with operations and engineering to drive service improvements.
• Remain current on relevant IT trends and practices.
• Assist with end-user and customer problem resolution.
• Create and update operational procedures for routine processes.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements.

• Application development experience.
• AWS experience.
• Docker experience.
• Java expertise.
• Spring Boot expertise.
• DynamoDB experience (preferred).
• HashiCorp Vault experience (preferred).
• JavaScript experience (preferred).
• Jenkins experience (preferred).
• Kafka experience (preferred).
• Node.js experience (preferred).
• Terraform experience (preferred).
• REST API development experience.
• Containerization familiarity.
• Software development best practices knowledge.
• Git and GitHub experience.
• Software development methodologies understanding.
• Security best practices in software development.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Developing using OSX experience.
• Unit testing with JUnit proficiency.
• 12-factor applications experience (preferred).
• Microservices development using Node/ExpressJs (preferred).
• Elastic Container Service (ECS) knowledge (preferred).
• Greenfield application development experience (preferred).
• Configuring and tuning Tomcat Embedded (preferred).
• Jenkins CI/CD experience (preferred).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• AWS certification (preferred).

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( [email protected] , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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