Senior Software Engineer III - 3052581

Job#: 3052581 Job Description: Title: Senior Software Engineer III Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (Onsite) Duration: 3+ Months Role Overview We are seeking a motivated and experienced Java Developer with 5+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and CI/CD automation using Jenkins. This role requires participation throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design to deployment, support, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable and high-performance Java applications. - Participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support. - Develop RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks. - Design and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services. - Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. - Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate build, testing, and deployment processes. - Perform code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure software quality and reliability. - Collaborate with architects, product owners, business analysts, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions. - Integrate applications with internal and external systems using APIs, messaging, and cloud services. - Conduct performance tuning, optimization, and application monitoring. - Implement security best practices, coding standards, and compliance requirements. - Create and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and operational procedures. - Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance application performance and development efficiency. - Support production deployments and resolve application issues as needed. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience using Java. Technical Skills: - Strong experience with Java 8/11/17 and object-oriented design principles. - Hands-on experience developing microservices using Spring Boot. - Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and API integration. - Strong knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, IAM, and VPC. - Experience using Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management. - Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins. - Proficiency with Git and source code management practices. - Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle. - Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms. - Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. - Knowledge of messaging platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SQS/SNS. - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies. - Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk, ELK, Grafana, or Prometheus. - Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and cloud security principles. - AWS Certification (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect, or equivalent) is a plus. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves