16th October, 2025
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: Senior Software Engineer – Back End III Location: Remote, USA (EST Time Zone)
Position Summary Our National Banking Client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Back End III to join a high-impact engineering team responsible for designing, developing, and delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate is an expert in Java/Spring Boot development, cloud-native architectures on AWS, and building and integrating RESTful APIs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect modern backend solutions, mentor other developers, and champion best practices in DevOps, automation, and performance optimization.
Top Skills Must Have
- 7+ years of Java development experience
- Strong experience in backend application development
- AWS cloud services (Lambda, ECS, S3, API Gateway, RDS, etc.)
- RESTful Web Services
- Spring Boot / Spring Framework
Nice To Have - Identity management (Ping Directory, Ping Federate, OAuth2, SSO)
- Kubernetes / containerization experience
- Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools
What You’ll Do - Lead the design and development of enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.
- Architect and build scalable, resilient REST APIs that integrate with cloud-native services.
- Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform to provision and manage AWS resources.
- Apply microservices architecture principles for modular, maintainable systems.
- Collaborate with DevOps engineers to optimize CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments.
- Ensure application security, performance, and reliability through rigorous testing and code reviews.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Mentor junior developers, provide technical guidance, and foster continuous improvement.
- Stay current with emerging backend and cloud technologies to drive innovation.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE development.
- Deep understanding of Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Security.
- Advanced knowledge of AWS services, Terraform, and cloud architecture.
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful and SOAP APIs.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
- Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB).
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
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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