About the role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Vue.js, and PrimeVue to develop and maintain cloud-native enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have full-stack development experience, strong problem-solving skills, and an interest in AI-assisted software engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, Vue.js, and PrimeVue.
* Build and support backend services, REST APIs, and reusable front-end components.
* Work across complex enterprise applications, multiple programming languages, and architectural patterns.
* Apply AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot to improve productivity, testing, debugging, and code quality.
* Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to establish software design standards and best practices.
* Participate in pair programming, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Extreme Programming (XP) practices.
* Develop automated unit tests, acceptance tests, and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
* Troubleshoot application and production issues using logs, metrics, and diagnostic tools.
* Work with relational and NoSQL databases, Redis, and RabbitMQ.
* Support cloud-native applications running on Azure, Kubernetes, or Tanzu Application Service.
* Provide technical mentorship and contribute to architectural decisions and engineering improvements.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, estimate development efforts, and deliver reliable software solutions.
Requirements
* Minimum 8 years of professional software development experience; 8–10+ years preferred.
* Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
* Strong front-end development experience using Vue.js and PrimeVue.
* Full-stack development experience with backend services, APIs, and modern user interfaces.
* Experience developing and troubleshooting complex enterprise applications.
* Knowledge of cloud-native application development and software architecture principles.
* Experience using AI-assisted development tools in professional software engineering workflows.
* Experience with Git, automated testing, and CI/CD practices.
* Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work across large codebases and multiple technologies.
* Experience providing technical guidance or mentoring other engineers.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
* Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Cincinnati, Ohio, with two days onsite per week.
* Must not require employment sponsorship during the contract. F1, H4, L2, and other work-authorized candidates may be considered if they meet this requirement.
Highly Preferred Skills:
* Claude Code and agentic AI development workflows.
* GitHub Copilot, including CLI-based workflows.
* Extreme Programming (XP), pair programming, and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
* Azure, Kubernetes, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, or Tanzu Application Service.
* GitHub Actions, Redis, RabbitMQ, relational databases, and NoSQL databases.
Nice to Have:
* Python development experience.
* Insurance industry experience.
* Experience with .NET environments and distributed systems.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.