Java Backend Developer

ASCENT SERVICES GROUP LLC
Columbus, OH, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$124,800.0 - $145,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Java (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Amazon S3 Application Performance Management Databases Software Debugging Distributed Systems PostgreSQL MongoDB MySQL NoSQL
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Scrum Methodology Web Services Data Logging Enterprise Software Applications Spring-boot Git Event Driven Architecture Containerization Apache Kafka Api Design Restful APIs Docker Microservices

Job description

  • We are looking for a highly skilled Java Developer with 8+ years of experience to design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices-based applications.
  • The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and AWS, along with strong database knowledge., * Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Build and implement microservices architecture for enterprise-level applications.
  • Develop and manage event-driven systems using Kafka (producers, consumers, and streaming).
  • Integrate applications with AWS services, including S3 and other core cloud components.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Web services design?, * 8+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.

  • Strong expertise in Spring Boot and microservices-based architecture.
  • Proven experience with Kafka (producers, consumers, event-driven architecture).
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services (especially S3 and related services).
  • Solid experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and API design (RESTful services).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools (e.g., Git).
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills., * Experience with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Exposure to monitoring and logging tools., 8+ years of hands-on experience in Java development with strong expertise in Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
  • Proven experience working with Kafka
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid holidays, Salary and Other Compensation: The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between [$120,000- 140,000 annually]/[$60.00- $70.00 per hour]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year]

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About the company

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands

Solve complex problems - and learn new skills

Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients

Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion., Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees.

Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

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