Principal Java Backend Software Engineer

• Job ID:

J55238

• Job Title:

Principal Java Backend Software Engineer

• Location:

Cincinnati, OH

• Duration:

6 Months + Extension

• Domain Exposure:

Healthcare

• Client:

To Be Discussed Later

• Employment Type:

W-2, 1099, C2C

• Work Authorization:

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: Principal Java Backend Software Engineer

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Duration: 6 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $87/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description:

• Design, develop, and enhance backend features and applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability
• Define and drive the long-term technical vision and architecture across multiple services and systems
• Act as a technical leader within agile squads, participating in all ceremonies from design to delivery
• Develop high-quality, maintainable, and testable code following industry standards and metrics
• Implement test-driven development (TDD) and promote engineering best practices
• Lead and mentor developers by conducting code reviews, defining standards, and sharing knowledge
• Architect and integrate distributed systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs
• Collaborate with DevOps and operations teams to improve system performance and reliability
• Automate processes to achieve operational excellence
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues for internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain documentation, operational procedures, and ensure audit/compliance readiness
• Identify, assess, and manage risks in alignment with organizational policies

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in backend software development
• Strong expertise in Java and related technologies
• Hands-on experience with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Proficiency with AWS cloud services
• Experience with Git/GitHub and modern version control practices
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins
• Experience with Kafka or other messaging systems
• Strong understanding of software design patterns (OOP and functional programming)
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with microservices architecture
• Exposure to GitHub Copilot or AI-assisted development tools
• Experience in financial services or fintech domain
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.