15878 Engineer Level 3

For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.

Job Title: Java Developer

Location: Onsite, Blue Ash, OH

Years of Experience: 7+

TOP SKILLS:

• Senior-level experience developing enterprise Java applications.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and backend microservices.
• Experience with API Gateway integration and enterprise system integrations.
• Hands-on Point-of-Sale (POS) experience, including working directly with POS terminals or related test environments.
• Experience working in PCI-scoped, payment, financial, or other security-sensitive environments.
• Ability to work effectively onsite with cross-functional technical teams.

Technology Stack Required:

Java, Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, API Gateway, Microservices, POS Integration, PCI/Secure Development Practices

Preferred:

Kafka, Event-Driven Architecture, Payment Systems, CI/CD, Cloud, Containers

***NO SQL

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an Advanced Software Engineer to join a newly established team supporting the Omnichannel Payment Platform (OPP) and a new Point-of-Sale (POS) system. This senior-level consultant will play a critical role in stabilizing the new POS environment and integrating it with OPP.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring/Spring Boot, backend services, API Gateway integrations, and enterprise payment systems, along with practical POS experience. Experience working in PCI-scoped environments is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Support the integration of the new POS platform with the Omnichannel Payment Platform (OPP).
• Develop and support integrations with enterprise API Gateway platforms and downstream services.
• Troubleshoot and stabilize POS-to-backend and payment processing integrations.
• Perform hands-on testing and troubleshooting using physical POS terminals and test hardware in the onsite POS lab.
• Develop secure, scalable, and highly available backend services.
• Work within PCI-scoped environments, adhering to applicable security and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with POS, payment, architecture, QA, DevOps, and product teams to resolve integration issues and accelerate delivery.
• Participate in technical design, code reviews, troubleshooting, and architecture discussions.
• Develop automated unit and integration tests to ensure reliable and maintainable solutions.
• Investigate complex integration and production issues and drive them through resolution.
• Support event-driven architectures and messaging technologies as required.
• Help establish development and integration practices for the newly formed OPP/POS team.

What You’ll Get

SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Optional life and disability insurance provided
• 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
• Paid vacation time
• Paid Bench time
• Training allowance offering
• You’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!