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Freelance Java Backend Developer Jobs in Cincinnati, OH

Senior Software Engineer - Back End III

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$122K - $160K/yr

They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Back End III to design, code, and debug applications ... JAVA software languages. • Software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software ...

15878 Engineer Level 3

Blue Ash, OH · On-site

$49.75 - $68.25/hr

Job Title: Java Developer Location: Onsite, Blue Ash, OH Years of Experience: 7+ TOP SKILLS ... Experience developing RESTful APIs and backend microservices. * Experience with API Gateway ...

We are looking for a Full Stack Technical Lead with strong experience in modern web application development and Java-based backend engineering. * The ideal candidate will provide technical direction ...

Data Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Understanding of backend programming (e.g., Java, J2EE). * Analytical mindset with strong communication skills. * Business logic understanding for FDIC 370 compliance. * Driven, curious, and positive ...

Android Developer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$53.50 - $70.25/hr

Strong proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin, for Android development. * Deep understanding of the ... Integrate with backend services and APIs to connect apps with data sources and cloud platforms.

SDET - 100 % Remote

Cincinnati, OH · Remote

$51.25 - $66/hr

Position: SDET Number of openings: 1 Onsite or Remote: Remote - 100% allowable Perm/Contract/CTH ... Java, JavaScript, etc.) · Strong knowledge with several years' experience testing APIs and backend ...

IOS Developer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$49.75 - $68.50/hr

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Java, Kotlin, or other relevant languages ... Integrate with backend services and APIs to connect apps with data sources and cloud platforms.

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance java backend developer in Cincinnati, OH is $52.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.59 and $60.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Hudson Manpower

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$125 - $150/hr

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Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior/Advanced Java Developer to support a newly established team working on an Omnichannel Payment Platform (OPP) and a new Point-of-Sale (POS) system. The consultant will help stabilize the POS environment and integrate it with the OPP platform.The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with Java, Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, backend microservices, API Gateway integrations, enterprise payment systems, and POS environments. Experience working in PCI-scoped or security-sensitive environments is highly valued.Top Required Skills
  • 7+ years of senior-level Java development experience

  • Strong hands‑on experience with Java, Spring, and Spring Boot

  • Experience developing RESTful APIs and backend microservices

  • Experience with API Gateway integration and enterprise system integrations

  • Hands‑on Point‑of‑Sale (POS) experience, including POS terminals or related test environments

  • Experience in PCI-scoped, payment, financial, or security‑sensitive environments

  • Strong ability to work onsite with cross‑functional technical teams

Required Technology Stack
  • Java

  • Spring / Spring Boot

  • REST APIs

  • API Gateway

  • Microservices

  • POS Integration

  • PCI / Secure Development Practices

Preferred Skills
  • Kafka

  • Event‑Driven Architecture

  • Payment Systems

  • CI/CD

  • Cloud

  • Containers

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

  • Integrate the new POS platform with the Omnichannel Payment Platform (OPP).

  • Develop and support integrations with enterprise API Gateway platforms and downstream services.

  • Troubleshoot and stabilize POS‑to‑backend and payment‑processing integrations.

  • Perform hands‑on testing and troubleshooting using physical POS terminals and test hardware in the onsite POS lab.

  • Develop secure, scalable, and highly available backend services.

  • Work within PCI‑scoped environments and follow applicable security and compliance standards.

  • Collaborate with POS, payment, architecture, QA, DevOps, and product teams.

  • Participate in technical design, code reviews, troubleshooting, and architecture discussions.

  • Develop automated unit and integration tests.

  • Investigate complex integration and production issues and drive them through resolution.

  • Support event‑driven architectures and messaging technologies as required.

  • Help establish development and integration practices for the OPP/POS team.

Important

No SQL requirement.


Required Technology Stack
  • Java

  • Spring / Spring Boot

  • REST APIs

  • API Gateway

  • Microservices

  • POS Integration

  • PCI / Secure Development Practices

Preferred Skills
  • Kafka

  • Event‑Driven Architecture

  • Payment Systems

  • CI/CD

  • Cloud

  • Containers

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

  • Integrate the new POS platform with the Omnichannel Payment Platform (OPP).

  • Develop and support integrations with enterprise API Gateway platforms and downstream services.

  • Troubleshoot and stabilize POS‑to‑backend and payment‑processing integrations.

  • Perform hands‑on testing and troubleshooting using physical POS terminals and test hardware in the onsite POS lab.

  • Develop secure, scalable, and highly available backend services.

  • Work within PCI‑scoped environments and follow applicable security and compliance standards.

  • Collaborate with POS, payment, architecture, QA, DevOps, and product teams.

  • Participate in technical design, code reviews, troubleshooting, and architecture discussions.

  • Develop automated unit and integration tests.

  • Investigate complex integration and production issues and drive them through resolution.

  • Support event‑driven architectures and messaging technologies as required.

  • Help establish development and integration practices for the OPP/POS team.

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