> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3762043-backend-modernization-engineer-iii-job-id-2427](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3762043-backend-modernization-engineer-iii-job-id-2427). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Modernization Engineer III Job ID: 2427 - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Static Program Analysis, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Github, Spring Framework, Language Modeling, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Program Analysis, Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Software Repository, Spring-boot, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Git, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Terraform, Microservices - **Published:** October 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5CAE44664CD84342B06E4A34BCA91DCD/job/ ## About the Role Responsibilities: * Full lifecycle application development * Designing, coding and debugging applications in various software languages. * Software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, software reliability analysis * Design and implement Java Spring applications * Back end architecture, design, and development * Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation. * Support, maintain and document software functionality * Integrate software with existing systems * Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation * Maintain standards compliance * Manage code repositories and collaborate using GitHub. * Implement localization or globalization of software * Undergraduate degree in computer engineering, computer science, information technology or a related discipline. Responsibilities: * Full lifecycle application development * Designing, coding and debugging applications in various software languages. * Software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, software reliability analysis * Object-oriented Design and Analysis (OOA and OOD) * Design and implement Java Spring applications using OpenShift * Software modeling and simulation * Back end architecture, design, and development * Software testing and quality assurance * Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation. * Support, maintain and document software functionality * Integrate software with existing systems * Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation * Maintain standards compliance * Manage code repositories and collaborate using GitHub. * Implement localization or globalization of software * Undergraduate degree in computer engineering, computer science, information technology or a related discipline. Skills and Requirements 5+ years of experience with Java 5+ years of experience with Springboot framework 2+ years of experience deploying onto AWS Experience with Git as a repository Must have experience using AI to make their work more efficient Experience using terraform for IAC Experience with money transfer/payments solutions Banking/Financial Experience ## Description A large financial organization is seeking a Backend Modernization Engineer III for a contract role that will sit hybrid onsite in Cincinnati Ohio or for the right candidate fully remote for a long term contract. We are in search of an experienced software engineer with a strong background in designing and developing scalable APIs and Microservices using Java and springboot framework, as well as deploying those APIs onto AWS. As the organization moves off of legacy platforms, this individual will be part of a team doing new development for their modern banking domains. Familiar with banking and financial services environments would be a big plus.