Software Engineer - Java Developer III

About the role

Senior Developer – Java Team
At Everforth Apex, we seek a highly skilled Software Engineer- Java Developer III to join our dynamic team in Cincinnati, OH. This role offers a competitive salary range of $63,000 - $74,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex features while ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability
• Provide technical leadership to the team through architecture guidance, code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers
• Drive engineering best practices across the team, including coding standards, testing strategies, and CI/CD improvements
• Partner with product, architecture, and leadership to shape technical direction and influence roadmap decisions
• Identify and resolve system-level issues, including production incidents and recurring defects
• Contribute to and lead developer communities of practice, promoting knowledge sharing and innovation
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies to improve efficiency and solution quality
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and technical gaps, and drive mitigation strategies
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of software development experience with demonstrated leadership in delivering complex solutions
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java (8 or above), JavaScript / TypeScript
• Strong experience in designing and building scalable, distributed systems
• Deep understanding of object-oriented design, system architecture, and design patterns
• Strong experience with relational databases and SQL
• Hands-on experience with: Spring Framework / Spring Boot, Gradle or similar build tools, Docker / containerization, Node.js, Angular or similar frameworks
• Strong understanding of networking, APIs, and integration patterns
• Expertise in version control (Git/GitHub) and modern development workflows
• Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including DevOps practices
• Strong knowledge of secure coding practices and regulatory considerations
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra
• Experience with load testing and performance tuning
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)

Skills

• Java (8 or above)
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• Spring Framework / Spring Boot
• Gradle or similar build tools
• Docker / containerization
• Node.js, Angular or similar frameworks
• Relational databases and SQL
• NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra
• Load testing and performance tuning
• Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
• 401K program with company match
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• On-demand training program and access to certification prep
• Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA
• A dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources
• A certified Career Coach

Pay

$63,000 - $74,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week