Senior Software Engineer – Java/AWS Backend

Diversified Services Network, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer building Java/Spring Boot REST APIs and AWS microservices for Fortune 100 company DSN. Leading developers, code reviews, and Agile feature delivery.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing backend RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, while leading teams in Agile environments. Proven ability to mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and maintain high software quality standards.

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Java 17+ DevelopmentSpring Boot RESTful APIAWS Cloud DeploymentAgile MethodologiesMicroservices Architecture

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Hard Skills

RESTful API DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureSoftware DevelopmentData StructuresAlgorithms

Soft Skills

LeadershipDecision-MakingCritical ThinkingEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWS KinesisAWS SQSApache KafkaAzure DevOpsJenkins

Industry Keywords

Agile FrameworkSoftware Product DesignEvent-Driven DesignCI/CD ToolsDatastore Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCassandraDynamoDBElasticSearchJavaJenkinsKafkaMicroservicesMongoDBMySQLOraclePostgresRabbitMQRedisSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop backend RESTful API web services using microservices architecture
Oversee and mentor other developers and conduct code reviews
Act as team leader for development and support groups, providing programming and technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members
Work directly on complex application and technical problem identification and resolution
Drive application development focused on delivering valuable business features
Maintain high standards of software quality by establishing good practices and habits within the team
Guide the team in developing structured application/interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation, and user guides in a flexible environment
Lead development of new functionality and applications on cross-functional Agile project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience OR, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience designing and developing software applications in Java
Software development experience using Java 17 or higher and Spring Boot RESTful API development
Experience deploying and maintaining software using public clouds such as AWS or Azure
Experience with message streaming solutions such as AWS Kinesis, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache ActiveMQ, or Azure Event Hub
Experience with datastores such as AWS Aurora, AWS RDS, AWS DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Cassandra, or Redis
Experience deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GoCD
Experience working within an Agile framework, ideally Scrum
Knowledge of software product design and architecture, including architectural patterns such as MVC, Microservices, and Event-driven design
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 an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment
Demonstrated leadership on small to medium-scale projects impacting strategic priorities
Strong decision-making and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to analyze situations and reach productive, informed decisions
Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly transmit, receive, and interpret ideas, information, and needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
Hybrid work model with 2 days per week of onsite work