Senior Java Backend Engineer (AWS Microservices)

Our client is a 3rd Generation Management Consulting Firm. They are now looking to add to their team and are looking to hire a " Senior Java Backend Engineer (AWS Microservices). This role will be based out of New York, NY, and is 100% Remote.Job OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Java Backend Engineer to join a platform engineering team building a next-generation self-service platform for application developers. The platform is already in production beta with multiple microservices and requires feature enhancements, scalability improvements, security hardening, and performance optimization.This role is ideal for someone with strong experience designing and developing cloud-native microservices using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD automation.Required Skills7+ years of Java backend developmentStrong experience with Java 11/17+Expertise in Spring Boot and Microservices ArchitectureExperience designing and developing REST APIsHands-on experience with AWS services (especially ECS)Experience with Kubernetes and containerized deploymentsInfrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormationCI/CD pipeline development using JenkinsGit version control (Fork, Pull Request, Code Review workflow)Experience with Aurora PostgreSQLStrong understanding of secure coding practices and OWASP Top 10Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace, Splunk, and structured loggingPreferred QualificationsBlue/Green and Canary deployment strategiesPrometheusGrafanaGeneosDistributed tracing (Jaeger or Zipkin)KafkaIBM MQCockroachDBResponsibilitiesDesign and build scalable Java microservices using Spring BootDevelop secure, high-performance REST APIsDeploy applications on AWS ECS and KubernetesBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines using JenkinsImplement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and CloudFormationCollaborate with platform engineers to improve reliability, scalability, and automationIntegrate monitoring, logging, and application performance toolsTroubleshoot production issues and optimize application performanceFollow secure coding standards and best engineering practicesTechnologiesJava | Spring Boot | REST APIs | Microservices | AWS | ECS | Kubernetes | Terraform | CloudFormation | Jenkins | Git | Aurora PostgreSQL | Dynatrace | Splunk | OWASP | Docker | CI/CDCompensation: $50.00 - $80.00 per hour Who We AreHigh Bridge is a bottom-up consulting firm with more than two decades of experience creating innovative solutions for the technology industry.• We connect thoughtfully curated talent with reputable employers in our field.• We partner with like-minded companies to bolster mutual success and understanding.• We deliver results through strategic planning and meticulous project management.At High Bridge, we believe that success is a measure of results and process, product and person. We are proud to bring integrity and humanity to the work that we do each day. Whether we’re interviewing prospective associates, brainstorming with partners, or troubleshooting with vendors, we pledge our commitment to honesty, transparency, and good humor at every junction.CareersAre you passionate about technology? Do you believe in no finish lines? Are people and process the heel in your stride? High Bridge Consulting may be the next journey for you.Here at High Bridge, our island is technology, but our village is human. We value a culture of authenticity, integrity, and creativity. We work smart, not hard, we look forward, not backward, and we love coming to work on Monday.If you aren’t afraid of heights, join us on our bridge. Remote Skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Coding Standards, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Git, IBM WebSphere MQ (Message Queue), Identify Issues, Java, Jenkins, Management Consulting, Microservices, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Project/Program Management, REST (Representational State Transfer), Reliability Engineering, Scalable System Development, Secure Coding, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Splunk, Strategic Planning, Team Building undefined: High Bridge Consulting