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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 Services Developer IV
Location: Cincinnati, OH – Downtown (Hybrid Onsite Schedule)

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Services Developer to join a collaborative agile squad responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing backend services within a large-scale enterprise environment. This role focuses on building resilient, scalable microservices and event-driven integrations using Java (Spring Boot), Kafka, Docker, and AWS-based cloud services. The ideal candidate brings strong software engineering fundamentals, deep problem-solving ability, and a passion for continuous improvement and clean, maintainable code.
This position plays a critical role in developing modern services that support key customer-facing and internal business applications across the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional team members, participate in code reviews, contribute to engineering communities of practice, and ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and enhance microservices and backend APIs using Java, Spring Boot, Postgres, Kafka, and Docker.
• Implement new product features that meet business and technical objectives while maintaining system reliability and performance.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous deployment workflows.
• Collaborate with architecture and DevOps teams to implement containerization, cloud deployment patterns, and automated infrastructure workflows.
• Utilize monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Splunk, Dynatrace) to troubleshoot and improve system performance.
• Maintain high-quality code through unit testing, integration testing, and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay current on modern engineering practices and cloud-native technologies.
• Proactively identify and escalate risks or production issues while ensuring compliance with security and governance standards.

Required Skills

• 5–15 years of backend software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java (8+), Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and developing microservices and distributed systems.
• Strong experience with Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and clean coding principles.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL or equivalent relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application development.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs; familiar with Postman for testing.
• Experience with build automation tools, preferably Gradle.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub for version control.

Nice to Have

• AWS cloud services exposure
• Kafka event-driven messaging experience
• Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Liquibase for schema versioning
• Terraform or IaC experience
• Application Observability using Splunk or Dynatrace
• Experience with Master Data Management (MDM) models or systems
• Experience writing test automation scripts (Newman or equivalent)

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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