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# Java Developer

- **Company:** BC Forward
- **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $149,760.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Build Automation, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, HP Systems Insight Manager, Identity and Access Management, JSON, Junit, PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Microsoft Message Queuing, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, RabbitMQ, Mockito, Cloud Services, Prometheus, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Java Application Server, Enterprise Software Applications, Grafana, Spring-boot, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Git, Amazon Relational Database Service, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Cloudwatch, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Terraform, Splunk, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60346921-java-developer

## About the Role

We are seeking a Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Terraform, and CI/CD with Jenkins and a proven ability to design, deliver, and support scalable, cloud-native enterprise applications., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

 * 5+ years of professional software development experience using Java.
 * Strong experience with Java 8/11/17 and object-oriented design principles.
 * Hands-on microservices development with Spring Boot.
 * Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and API integration.
 * Proficiency with AWS services: EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, IAM, and VPC.
 * Experience using Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management.
 * Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
 * Proficiency with Git and source code management practices.
 * Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
 * Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
 * Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.

Preferred Skills:

 * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
 * Knowledge of messaging platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SQS/SNS.
 * Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
 * Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk, ELK, Grafana, or Prometheus.
 * Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and cloud security principles.
 * AWS certification such as Developer Associate or Solutions Architect.

## Description

* Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, high-performance Java applications.
 * Participate across the SDLC from requirements and design through deployment and support.
 * Build RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
 * Design and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services.
 * Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.
 * Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins to automate build, test, and deploy processes.
 * Perform code reviews, debugging, troubleshooting, and quality improvements.
 * Collaborate with architects, product owners, business analysts, and cross-functional teams.
 * Integrate applications with internal and external systems via APIs, messaging, and cloud services.
 * Conduct performance tuning, optimization, and application monitoring.
 * Implement security best practices, coding standards, and compliance requirements.
 * Create and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and runbooks.
 * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance performance and efficiency.
 * Support production deployments and resolve application issues as needed.