Senior Software Engineer – Platform Engineering

Ambry Genetics

. Own the end-to-end architecture, design, and implementation of Java and Spring Boot microservices across the platform .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Java and Spring Boot microservices architecture, design, and implementation, with a strong focus on AWS-native solutions and REST API development. Proven ability to lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as SOX and HIPAA.

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JavaSpring BootAWS ServicesREST API DesignMicroservices Architecture

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootMicroservicesAWS ECS/FargateREST API DevelopmentJPA/HibernateDockerCI/CD PipelinesSQLOAuth2/OIDC

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingArchitectural Decision-MakingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AWS SQSAWS SNSAWS S3AWS LambdaAPI GatewayOktaKubernetesTerraformPHP/SymfonyScaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Industry Keywords

SOX ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceRegulated Healthcare Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerHibernateJavaKubernetesMicroservicesMySQLPHPSpringSpring BootSpringBootSymfonyTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end architecture, design, and implementation of Java and Spring Boot microservices across the platform
Define and evangelize target-state architecture, service boundaries, and upgrade paths, documenting them for engineering and stakeholder audiences
Lead decomposition of legacy PHP/Symfony monolith functionality into resilient, independently deployable Java services
Design and build AWS-native solutions using ECS/Fargate, SQS, SNS, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and Parameter Store
Build and maintain secure REST APIs with validation, error handling, authentication, and authorization
Drive identity modernization, including OAuth2/OIDC and LDAP-to-Okta migration
Design and optimize data access layers using JPA/Hibernate, including ORM mappings, schema evolution, index strategy, and query tuning
Establish standards for unit and integration testing, CI/CD pipelines, observability, logging, and alerting
Partner with QA, DevOps, Product, Architecture, and Regulatory teams to deliver compliant, production-ready software
Mentor engineers through code review, design review, and knowledge sharing
Lead technical planning and execution of complex, multi-sprint initiatives and surface delivery risk early
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues affecting service performance, stability, and reliability
Maintain awareness of and compliance with SOX and HIPAA requirements
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong backend focus
Expert-level proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, with deep experience in distributed systems
Demonstrated experience decomposing monolithic applications into microservices
Hands-on experience with AWS services (ECS/Fargate, SQS, SNS, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, IAM)
Strong command of REST API design, authentication and authorization patterns, and enterprise integration
Strong experience with relational databases (MySQL/Aurora) and ORM frameworks such as Hibernate/JPA, including query tuning
Proficiency with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native delivery practices
Proven ability to lead technical direction and mentor engineers across levels
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and architectural decision-making skills
Experience with Okta or comparable identity providers
Working knowledge of PHP/Symfony sufficient to refactor legacy functionality
Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, or comparable infrastructure-as-code tooling
Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices
Ability to comply with SOX and HIPAA requirements in a regulated healthcare environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation may be offered
Restricted stock units may be offered
Medical and other benefits depending on the position