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Backend Software Engineer -Core Java

Korn Ferry
Jersey, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Back-end Java Developer to join a team building a large-scale application that automates application connectivity, networking controls, security validation, and provisioning. This is a hands-on backend engineering role with a strong focus on Core Java, Spring Boot, micro-services, AWS, and Terraform.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and enhance back-end applications and micro services using Core Java and Spring Boot.
  • Build new functionality for a large-scale platform that automates application connectivity, networking controls, policy validation, security, and provisioning.
  • Develop and deploy cloud-based services within AWS, including ECS, EC2, Lambda, Aurora, SQS/SNS, and Security Groups.
  • Manage and deploy cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
  • Participate across the software development lifecycle, including development, testing, CI/CD, resiliency, security, and production support.
  • Work within a collaborative engineering team as the platform expands across AWS and additional cloud environments.

Skills Required

  • Strong hands-on Core Java development and software design experience.
  • Strong experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
  • Hands-on AWS development experience, ideally including ECS, EC2, Lambda, Aurora, SQS/SNS, and Security Groups.
  • Experience with Terraform / Infrastructure as Code.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise software engineering practices including CI/CD, testing, cloud development, resiliency, and security.
  • Experience with cloud networking, firewalls, connectivity, or AWS Security Groups is a plus.

Education & Work Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
  • 5 years of hands-on software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend Java development.

Title
Backend Java Developer

Location
Jersey City, NJ | Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite

Client Industry
Financial Services


About Korn Ferry


Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com

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