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Cloud Native Senior Developer | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Cloud Native Senior Developer - Contract to Hire | Cincinnati, OH (Remote Eligible) About the Role Join a high-impact engineering team shaping the future of AI-driven software delivery. As a Cloud Native Senior Developer, you'll lead transformation from within, championing AI-first practices and modern engineering across large-scale, mission-critical projects. Collaborate with passionate technologists, leverage cutting-edge tools, and drive the adoption of next-generation delivery patterns in a supportive, feedback-focused culture. Responsibilities - Architect, design, and deliver robust, scalable cloud-native solutions using Java/Spring Boot, .NET 8+, and VueJS - Champion AI-augmented development, evaluating and embedding AI coding tools like Github Copilot and Claude Code into workflow and playbooks - Mentor and pair with developers to introduce XP, TDD, and modern engineering practices - Troubleshoot and optimize complex distributed systems, utilizing logs, metrics, and streaming data - Partner with leads to set architectural standards, ensuring alignment between business and technical strategy - Continuously research, experiment, and roll out emerging development patterns, tools, and frameworks - Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and open feedback within the team Required Skills and Experience - 8+ years' professional programming experience - Deep expertise in Java/Spring Boot, .NET 8+, and VueJS - Proficiency with Git, Github Copilot (CLI), and modern IDEs (IntelliJ, VS Code, Visual Studio) - Strong experience with relational/NoSQL databases, Redis, RabbitMQ - Demonstrated ability to contribute to large, polyglot codebases and adapt to shifting priorities - Familiarity with cloud-native platforms (Pivotal Cloud Foundry/Tanzu, Azure, Kubernetes) - Experience driving test-driven development and working in pair programming environments - Proactive problem-solving skills and a growth-oriented, collaborative mindset - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Preferred Skills - Experience with Python - Hands-on Claude Code experience - Previous work in the insurance industry - Mentorship experience in professional settings - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions Benefits - Contract-to-hire with potential for long-term growth and leadership opportunities - Remote flexibility; work from anywhere in the US - Highly collaborative, feedback-driven culture focused on innovation and experimentation - Direct impact on organizational and industry-wide adoption of AI-first practices - Access to modern cloud, AI, and engineering tools How to Apply If you're energized by driving change, passionate about AI's role in shaping software delivery, and ready to mentor and learn alongside top-tier engineers, we want to hear from you. Apply today, even if you don't check every box-we value curiosity, drive, and growth over perfection.