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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Modernization Engineer III - **Company:** Hudson - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, ASP.NET, Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Applications Architecture, User Authentication, Unit Testing, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Entity Framework, Github, Identity and Access Management, Junit, Nunit, OpenShift, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, RabbitMQ, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, AWS Cdk, .NET Core, Delivery Pipeline, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Cloudformation, Xunit, Event Driven Architecture, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Git Flow, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Hashicorp, Apache Kafka, Functional Programming, Api Design, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Legacy Systems, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis, Web Api, Microservices - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/10545783-63af-46c7-a46b-81d12616e867 ## About the Role We're seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with expertise in Java Spring Boot and .NET Full Stack Development to modernize legacy systems and build scalable backend solutions., 5-10 years professional software development experience with proven ability to deliver production-quality applications Strong proficiency in Java Spring Boot (Java 17+) with deep understanding of Spring ecosystem (Security, Data, Cloud) Solid experience with .NET Core/.NET 6+ and ASP.NET Core, including Web API development and Entity Framework API Development expertise in designing and implementing RESTful services, including authentication, versioning, and documentation Modern Development Practices Cloud-native development experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, ECS) Containerization skills using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes or ECS Testing expertise with comprehensive unit testing (JUnit, NUnit/xUnit) and integration testing strategies Version control mastery using Git with branching strategies and code review processes Agile methodology experience with active participation in sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives Professional Qualities Problem-solving mindset with ability to analyze complex requirements and design elegant solutions Communication skills that enable effective collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders Learning agility with demonstrated ability to quickly adopt new technologies and frameworks Quality focus with attention to code craftsmanship, documentation, and operational excellence Bonus Points For Advanced Technical Experience Event-driven architecture using Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SNS/SQS Advanced AWS services (API Gateway, CloudFormation, Systems Manager, Secrets Manager) DevOps and Infrastructure Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or AWS CDK CI/CD pipeline design using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline Security tooling including HashiCorp Vault, AWS IAM, and vulnerability scanning Production troubleshooting and incident response experience ## Description We're seeking a versatile Backend Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and collaborative innovation. This intermediate-level position is designed for a professional who brings both .NET and Java Spring Boot expertise while actively contributing to architectural decisions and driving solutions that make a real impact. What You'll Do Drive Technical Solutions Build robust, scalable backend systems using Java Spring Boot re-platforming systems that are currently .NET. Designing APIs and microservices that power critical business applications. You'll ensure high-quality code that meets our standards for performance, security, and maintainability. Lead Through Collaboration Participate actively in agile ceremonies, contributing ideas that shape project direction and technical approach Innovate and Optimize Develop applications in OpenShift with future potential for building cloud-native applications on AWS. Build containerized microservices, implement CI/CD pipelines, and create automated solutions that improve operational excellence. Stay ahead of technology trends and bring fresh perspectives to our development practices. Ensure Excellence Write comprehensive unit tests, conduct thorough code reviews, and maintain security best practices. 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