Backend Modernization Engineer IV

For over half a decade, Hudson Manpower has been a trusted partner in delivering specialized talent and technology solutions across IT, Energy, and Engineering industries worldwide. We work closely with startups, mid-sized firms, and Fortune 500 clients to support their digital transformation journeys. Our teams are empowered to bring fresh ideas, shape innovative solutions, and drive meaningful impact for our clients. If you're looking to grow in an environment where your expertise is valued and your voice matters, then Hudson Manpower is the place for you. Join us and collaborate with forward thinking professionals who are passionate about building the future of work. Top Skills Must Have

- 10+ years of Java Development experience

- Strong background in AWS Cloud technologies (Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, API Gateway)

- Experience developing RESTful APIs and modernizing legacy services

- Expertise in Spring Boot and Microservices Architecture

- Hands-on with DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines)

- Strong SQL and JPA/Hibernate experience

- Containerization using Docker or Kubernetes

Nice to Have

- Exposure to distributed systems, event-driven design, or messaging platforms (Kafka, MQ)

- Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and cloud-native design patterns

- Prior experience in banking or financial services

What You’ll Do

- Lead backend modernization efforts, re-engineering existing Java applications into microservices and APIs hosted on AWS.

- Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable microservices using Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, and AWS-native services.

- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Terraform, and GitHub Actions to enable automated builds, tests, and deployments.

- Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business goals and technical execution.

- Apply modern cloud-native design patterns, implement API-first principles, and improve performance and fault tolerance.

- Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices around testing, observability, and resiliency.

- Troubleshoot complex production issues and participate in on-call support rotations as needed.

- Ensure compliance with security, risk, and data privacy standards consistent with the financial services industr

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

- 10+ years of backend engineering experience with Java 8+ and Spring Boot

- Deep expertise in Microservices Architecture, REST APIs, and API Gateway patterns

- Strong understanding of AWS Services (Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, S3, SNS/SQS)

- Proficiency with SQL, ORM frameworks (JPA/Hibernate), and relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL)

- Familiar with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)

- Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills

- Previous experience in banking or regulated environments preferred