Senior Java Cloud Engineer (hybrid, Boston)

Senior Associate Technology L2

As a Senior Associate Technology L2, you are more than a developer; you are a system builder. You will be responsible for the end-to-end design, architecture, and implementation of critical Java-based microservices solutions. You will translate high-level architectural guidance into high-performance, scalable applications that drive digital transformation for our clients. We are looking for a hardcore technologist who thrives on solving complex problems.

Your Impact

• Architect and own the detailed design of microservices, translating high-level solution architecture into robust, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Design, develop, and deploy production-grade Java microservices in a predominantlyAWS environment.
• Drive technical decision-making for key system components, evaluating trade-offs between performance, cost, and complexity.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security through meticulous design and implementation.
• Implement clean, well-documented RESTful APIs and integrate services with cloud-native technologies.
• Ensure rigorous code quality and maintainability through leadership in code reviews and by setting high standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve deep technical issues across the stack in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our engineering practices, toolchains, and deployment pipelines.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in backend Java development with a strong focus on building and operating microservices.
• Demonstrated expertise in system design, with the ability to decompose complex problems into well-defined services and data models.
• Deep, hands-on experience designing and deploying production services onAWS(e.g., ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB). Experience with Azure is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and related Java frameworks.
• Proficiency in RESTful API design, development, and security best practices.
• Strong understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in shell scripting (e.g., Bash)for automation and operational tasks.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra).
• Familiarity with messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.

Set Yourself Apart With

• Experience with serverless computing and event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of API gateways (e.g., AWS API Gateway) and service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio).
• Certifications in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Developer/Solutions Architect).
• Exposure to DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

Salary Range: $107,000 - $170,000

The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself.

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Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients' businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.