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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Rpm Inc. - **Location:** Birmingham, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), DevOps, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Node.Js, Role-Based Access Control, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Streaming, TypeScript, Management of Software Versions, Web Services, AWS Cdk, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Reliability of Systems, Indexer, Cloudformation, Spring Data, Event Driven Architecture, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Terraform, Pagination, Software Version Control, AWS EKS, Confluent, Microservices - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=44fdf2eafecdc57a ## About the Role Do you have experience in Web services design?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, BS/BA in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field., * 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on distributed systems and cloud-native application development. * Proven experience building and operating microservices on AWS (EKS, Lambda, API Gateway). * Hands-on experience with event-driven architecture using Apache Kafka or equivalent streaming platforms. * Strong proficiency in Java with Spring Boot for building production-grade microservices, including Spring Web, Spring Data, Spring Security, and Spring Cloud. * Experience with Node.js / TypeScript or similar backend languages (Go, Python) is a strong asset. * Experience with MongoDB Atlas and/or Amazon OpenSearch - schema design, aggregation pipelines, and search indexing. Technical Skills * Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles, including versioning, error standards (RFC 9457), pagination, and idempotency. * Hands-on experience building Spring Boot microservices deployed on AWS EKS, including: o Spring Security with JWT / Auth0 integration for RBAC/ABAC authorization o Spring Kafka for Confluent Kafka producer/consumer integration o Spring Data MongoDB for MongoDB Atlas data access and aggregation o Spring Boot Actuator and AWS CloudWatch for health checks and observability * Experience with Auth0 or equivalent Identity Providers - JWT validation, RBAC/ABAC authorization, M2M client credentials, and token introspection. * Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation. * Hands-on experience with professional software engineering practices including: o Coding standards and style guides o Code reviews and pull request workflows o Source control management (Git/GitHub) o CI/CD pipeline development o Testing (unit, integration, contract, E2E) and observability Process Optimization * Demonstrated ability to enhance team workflows and implement Agile development processes in a fast-paced environment. * Familiarity with multi-tenant SaaS platform design, including org-scoped data isolation and tenant-aware authorization. Quality Assurance * Commitment to delivering high-quality, secure, and performant APIs and services that meet reliability, security, and testing standards. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and platform resilience., * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences. * Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving aptitude and a passion for clean, maintainable code. * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote-friendly, team-oriented environment. * Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a high-velocity, product-driven culture. * Comfortable leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or similar to accelerate development velocity, improve code quality, and streamline repetitive engineering tasks while maintaining strong foundational engineering judgment and code ownership. ## Description Software Development: * Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve user experience and internal processes. * Design and develop user-focused software solutions by analyzing requirements, studying system flows, and collaborating with stakeholders. * Ensure operational feasibility by evaluating requirements, proposing solutions, and designing system specifications and standards. * Build scalable, distributed systems with a focus on seamless, intuitive user interfaces. Technical Leadership: * Lead technical execution within an Agile environment, including discovery, design, development, and testing phases. * Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, security protocols, and data protection best practices. * Guide and mentor team members, providing advice, coaching, and educational opportunities to foster professional growth. Collaboration and Support: * Work closely with product, design, and architecture teams to transform ideas into functional and visually appealing user interfaces. * Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables. * Adhere to company values, demonstrating leadership, accountability, and commitment to excellence. 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