Senior Backend Software Engineer, Java/AWS

Diversified Services Network, Inc.

. Perform programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing and developing software applications using Java, with a strong focus on application architecture, cloud deployment, and CI/CD practices. Proven ability to mentor software engineers and maintain high standards of software quality through effective practices and methodologies.

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Java Application DevelopmentCloud Deployment (AWS, Azure)CI/CD Tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GoCD)Agile Methodologies (Scrum)API Design and Development

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesMicroservices ArchitectureEvent-Driven ArchitectureTest Driven DevelopmentBehavior Driven DevelopmentData StructuresAlgorithmsDebugging in Linux/Unix

Soft Skills

MentoringProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationTime ManagementLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SwaggerPostmanCucumberSeleniumAWS KinesisRabbitMQAWS AuroraAWS RDSElasticSearchAPI Gateway

Industry Keywords

Application DevelopmentSoftware Quality AssuranceAgile FrameworkApplication ArchitecturePublic Cloud Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCassandraDynamoDBElasticSearchJavaJenkinsKafkaLinuxMicroservicesMongoDBMySQLNoSQLOracleRabbitMQRedisSeleniumUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform programming, project management, and development assignments without close supervision
Work directly on complex application and technical problem identification and resolution
Respond to off-shift and weekend support calls
Work independently on complex systems or infrastructure components used by one or more applications or systems
Drive application development focused on delivering business value
Mentor and assist software engineers, providing technical assistance and direction
Maintain high standards of software quality by establishing good practices and habits
Proactively seek help after reasonable independent research when stuck
Maintain urgency on tasks and follow up on dependencies or blockers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering or related field is required
8+ years’ experience required
Master’s degree with 6+ years’ experience
10+ years of experience in designing and developing software applications in Java
Experience designing, developing, deploying and maintaining software to scale
Experience developing software applications using relational and NoSQL databases
Experience with application architectural patterns, such as MVC, Microservices, and Event-driven
Experience deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and GoCD
Experience deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure
Experience working within an Agile framework, ideally Scrum
Experience with message streaming solutions such as AWS Kinesis, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Apache ActiveMQ
Experience designing well-defined Restful APIs
Hands-on experience with API tools such as Swagger, Postman, and Assertible
Experience with Test Driven Development and Behavior Driven Development
Hands-on experience with testing tools such as Cucumber and Selenium and their integration into CI/CD pipelines
Experience with datastores such as AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, AWS DynamoDB, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Cassandra, Redis, MySQL, and Oracle
Experience with AWS technologies such as API Gateway, ALB, NLB, Fargate, Lambda, S3, and CloudWatch
Experience debugging and maintaining software in Linux or Unix platforms
Solid knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals, such as data structures and algorithms
Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
Passion for technology and eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment
Demonstrated leadership on small to medium-scale projects impacting strategic priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model
Full benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid Holidays