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Senior Java Full Stack Engineer

Hybrid/Fort Lauderdale - Full-Time

Summary
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.

Key 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 

Required Qualifications
•    6 -10 yrs strong experience with Core and Advanced Java, including Java 1.8+ 
•    2 years Hands-on minimum experience with Python development 
•    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)
•    Exposure to event-driven architectures and tools such as Kafka 
•    Familiarity with front-end frameworks (nice to have) 
•    Strong foundation in software testing practices 

Location

  • This role is a Hybrid role that requires candidate to go onsite 3 days in office/2 days remote. Candidates are preferred in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Candidates must reside within the physical US. 
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa currently.
  • To be considered for this position, candidates must reside in the following U.S. state: FL. 
  • Candidates residing outside these states are not eligible for consideration currently.  
  • Not open to 3rd party/C2C engagement

 

We are committed to pay equity and transparency. The compensation range for this position represents our good faith estimate of the range we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, education, work location, and internal equity. 

In addition to hourly pay, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commissions, or other incentive programs, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, etc. 

Estimated hourly Compensation Range:

$45 - $50 USD

FormativGroup operates within the critical middle layer of business technology, where applications and systems connect infrastructure to business processes. We are specialists who help the middle market take full advantage of their technology investments with deep, industry-centric expertise, all in one place, to unify fragmented systems. With deep technical expertise across cloud architecture, system integration, AI, and data strategy, we bridge the gap between business goals and modern platforms.  

FormativGroup is an equal opportunity employer providing opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

ADA Specifications: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

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