Senior Java Full Stack Engineer

FormativGroup•Fort Lauderdale, FL

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The role of the Senior Software Engineer (Java / Microservices) is to design, build, and support scalable backend services and APIs, while enabling reliable cloud-based deployments and contributing to end-to-end application delivery across distributed systems. This position focuses on developing robust microservices and APIs, supporting cloud environments, and driving automation through modern DevOps practices. The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Requirements

8-10 yrs strong experience with Core and Advanced Java, including Java 1.8+
Proven expertise in Spring Framework and Spring Boot
Hands-on experience designing and working with microservices architectures
Solid understanding of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB)
Experience developing and integrating REST and SOAP services
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab)
Strong foundation in software testing practices

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python development
Exposure to event-driven architectures and tools such as Kafka
Familiarity with front-end frameworks

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and maintain microservices using Java and Spring Boot frameworks
Design and support RESTful and SOAP-based APIs for system integration
Deploy and manage applications within cloud environments, ensuring performance, scalability, and uptime
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration, testing, and deployment
Partner with engineering, product, and front-end teams to deliver cohesive full-stack solutions
Diagnose issues, perform debugging, and continuously improve system performance and reliability