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For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
 
Job Title: Backend Solutions Architect 
Location: Cincinnati, OH - onsite Downtown 
 
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What You'll Do
 
We are seeking a Backend Solution Architect with strong expertise in Java Spring Boot, AWS cloud services, OpenShift container platforms. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise-grade backend services that run in cloud-native and hybrid infrastructures. The architect will guide teams in building secure, resilient, and high-performance microservices while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and compliance requirements. This is a primary hands on keyboard role.
Key ResponsibilitiesBackend Architecture & Design

• Define and implement microservice-based backend architectures using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design RESTful and event-driven APIs for enterprise applications.
• Establish domain-driven design (DDD) practices to ensure modular, maintainable, and business-aligned solutions.
• Optimize backend performance through caching, load balancing, and resilient service patterns.

Cloud & Platform Engineering

• Architect and deploy services to AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS/DynamoDB, IAM).
• Leverage OpenShift/Kubernetes for container orchestration, service mesh, and workload scalability.
• Drive adoption of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm) for repeatable, automated provisioning.
• Ensure services are designed for multi-AZ availability, failover, and disaster recovery.

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Implement security best practices: IAM roles, OAuth2/OIDC, mTLS, data encryption at rest/in transit.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise and industry regulations (SOC1/2, PCI, GDPR/CCPA).
• Build CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, security scans, and deployment gates.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with enterprise architects, cloud engineers, and security teams to align backend designs with organizational strategy.
• Mentor developers and DevOps engineers on Spring Boot, AWS, OpenShift, and Linux best practices.
• Facilitate architecture reviews and guide decision-making on backend modernization and cloud migration.

Qualifications & RequirementsTechnical Skills

• Java & Spring Boot: 10+ years of backend engineering experience with strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security.
• Cloud (AWS): Hands-on experience with ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, RDS/DynamoDB, CloudWatch, IAM.
• Containers (OpenShift/Kubernetes): Proven experience designing and deploying containerized workloads on OpenShift (Operators, ConfigMaps, secrets, service mesh).
• Linux: Strong background in Linux administration, shell scripting, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Data & Messaging: Familiarity with RDBMS, NoSQL, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS.
• DevOps: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, container registries, and infrastructure automation.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex backend challenges.
• Ability to communicate effectively across engineering, operations, and executive stakeholders.
• Proven leadership in guiding cross-functional teams toward modernization and cloud-native adoption.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Preferred certifications:
  • AWS Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)
  • Red Hat OpenShift Specialist / Kubernetes CKA
  • Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) or RHCSA/RHCE

Preferred Experience

• Modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native Java microservices.
• Operating hybrid cloud architectures combining AWS and on-premises OpenShift.
• Delivering backend systems in regulated industries requiring high availability, auditability, and compliance.
• Experience in large-scale transaction systems or event-driven backend platforms.

 
What You'll Get
 
SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
 

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Optional life and disability insurance provided
• 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
• Paid vacation time
• Paid Bench time
• Training allowance offering
• You'll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!

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