Senior Backend Engineer (Java)
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Job Location:
Wyoming, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Hi there :)
Thanks for checking in to find out about our open position. Well provide as much information as possible but please feel free to reach us if you have further questions. Well be happy to see your application even if there are skills you dont quite master!
About Us
At South Geeks we power the evolution of technology by connecting elite LATAM engineers with future-shaping companies. For over 8 years weve built high-performance culturally aligned teams that thrive on innovation precision and collaboration. We care for the people who take care of our clientscreating lasting partnerships and world-class results.
About the Client
Our client is a global organization focused on creating secure scalable digital solutions that help millions of users connect and manage vital records responsibly. Their technology teams are modernizing systems and services to ensure reliability performance and long-term sustainability through AWS-based architectures and distributed systems.
About the Role
We are looking for three Senior Backend Engineers (Java) to support a key project focused on migrating from AWS Java SDK v1 to v2 across approximately 6070 services. This initiative is essential to improving performance maintainability and scalability across the clients platform.
Youll work hands-on with modern backend technologies leveraging Java Spring and AWS and collaborating with a distributed team of engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute the AWS Java SDK v1 v2 migration across multiple backend services.
Develop refactor and optimize Java-based microservices within a distributed architecture.
Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment on AWS.
Write clean efficient and testable code following best practices and architectural standards.
Use Python and automation tools to streamline migration and testing processes.
Troubleshoot debug and resolve backend issues during migration and rollout phases.
What You Need to Succeed
5 years of experience as a Backend or Software Engineer.
Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Framework.
Deep experience with AWS and AWS SDK (v1 and/or v2).
Hands-on experience with Python for scripting or automation.
Solid understanding of distributed systems APIs and cloud-native development.
Excellent debugging problem-solving and communication skills.
What We Offer
Term: ASAP through January 2026.
100% remote work.
Paid in USD.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
English lessons and technical training.
Career coaching and mentorship.
Work-from-home & training reimbursements.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- REST
- Eclipse
- Junit
- Spring
- Struts
- SOAP
- Jpa
- Hibernate
- Maven
- J2EE
- Jdbc
- Java
About Company
South Geeks engages top performance Software Developers from Latin America to join our clients’ teams worldwide. We build amazing products and sustain long-term relationships with our counterparts.
