
Senior Java Full Stack Engineer
formativgroup • Hybrid/Fort Lauderdale - Full-Time
Posted: April 27, 2026
Job Description
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
- 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
Additional / Preferred Skills
- Experience with Python development
- Exposure to event-driven architectures and tools such as Kafka
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks (nice to have)
Location
- This role is a Hybrid role that requires candidate to go onsite 3 day sin 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 one of the following U.S. states: FL.
- Candidates residing outside these states are not eligible for consideration currently.
- Not open to 3rd party/C2C engagement
Additional Content
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
- 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
Additional / Preferred Skills
- Experience with Python development
- Exposure to event-driven architectures and tools such as Kafka
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks (nice to have)
Location
- This role is a Hybrid role that requires candidate to go onsite 3 day sin 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 one of the following U.S. states: FL.
- Candidates residing outside these states are not eligible for consideration currently.
- Not open to 3rd party/C2C engagement