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About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Java Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems that power our critical applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that are robust, scalable, and secure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Architect and implement scalable, reliable, and secure systems for high-traffic environments.
• Optimize application performance and scalability through advanced profiling, monitoring, and tuning techniques.
• Develop and integrate microservices, ensuring interoperability and consistency across the ecosystem.
• Design and implement robust data models, manage database schemas, and write optimized queries for relational (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and data protection strategies, including OAuth2, JWT, and encryption standards.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and work closely with DevOps to ensure smooth releases.
• Perform thorough unit, integration, and system testing to guarantee code quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production and development environments.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior engineers.
• Integrate with external services and APIs, including third-party payment gateways, messaging platforms, and analytics tools.
• Document architecture, design decisions, and codebase to facilitate maintainability and team knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with emerging backend technologies and best practices, and advocate for continuous improvement.

This is a hybrid role and will require 3 days per week in the office. Hiring locations are Columbus, OH, Tampa, FL, Dallas, TX, and Scottsdale, AZ.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of professional software development experience, with a focus on backend systems with experience in Java programming and deep understanding of object-oriented design principles.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience) 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Spring Boot for building microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL solutions.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Background in performance optimization and application monitoring.
• Contributions to open source projects or active participation in the Java community is a plus.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location                                    Annual Salary Range

California                                           $63,800 to $196,000

Cleveland                                            $59,100 to $156,800

Colorado                                            $63,800 to $169,300

District of Columbia                         $68,000 to $180,300

Illinois                                                 $59,100 to $169,300

Maryland                                           $63,800 to $169,300

Massachusetts                                  $63,800 to $180,300

Minnesota                                         $63,800 to $169,300

New York/New Jersey                    $59,100 to $196,000

Washington                                      $68,000 to $180,300

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