About Strategic Data Systems
For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. We empower our teams to address critical business challenges using cutting-edge technologies — and we recognize the contributions of every person who makes that possible.
Senior Java Backend Engineer
???? Cincinnati, OH Preferred | Remote Considered | Contract
About the Role
This Senior Java Backend Engineer will support application modernization and backend platform development initiatives within a large enterprise banking environment. The role focuses on designing and implementing scalable backend services, cloud-native applications, APIs, and modernization solutions using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and containerization technologies — while collaborating across business and technical teams.
The ideal candidate is a senior-level engineer who can independently own technical solutions in a fast-paced enterprise environment with minimal oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop backend application solutions for enterprise-scale systems
- Build scalable Java and Spring Boot microservices
- Implement AWS cloud-native solutions
- Develop reusable frameworks and libraries
- Support containerization and application modernization initiatives
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders across teams
- Perform software testing and release support
- Automate build, deployment, and testing processes
- Design solutions for complex enterprise applications
- Support API integrations and backend platform enhancements
Required Skills & Experience
- Java Backend Development
- Spring / Spring Boot
- AWS Cloud Services
- REST API Development
- Microservices Architecture
- Containerization Technologies
- Software Design & Engineering
- Ability to work autonomously and own technical solutions independently
Nice to Have
- Banking industry experience
- Money transfer or payments experience
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Backbase API experience
- Application modernization experience
- CI/CD automation experience
Technical & Business Environment
- AWS Cloud Environment
- Enterprise Banking Platforms
- Java Microservices Architecture
- Containerized Application Deployment
- API-Driven Systems
- Agile Software Development
What You'll Get
- Competitive base salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Optional life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match and optional profit sharing
- Paid vacation time
- Paid bench time
- Training allowance
- Referral bonus eligibility
Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.