Job Title: Sr. Software Engineer

Company Name: Ambry Genetics

Job Details: $115k-$140k/yrRemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/56xeb9spursv3qq8

Job Description: Posted 3mo agoSr. Software Engineer@ Ambry GeneticsView All JobsWebsiteUnited States$115k-$140k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:design microservices, implement AWS, build REST APIsRequirements Summary:7+ years backend software engineering with Java, Spring Boot, AWS; microservices, REST APIs, database design, and cloud infrastructure.Technical Tools Mentioned:Java, Spring Boot, AWS, SQS, S3, ECS/Fargate, API Gateway, IAM, Hibernate/JPA, Docker, CI/CD
Compensation:$115,000 - $140,000 per year. You are eligible for a Short-Term Incentive Plan with the target at 7.5% of your annual earnings; terms and conditions apply.

Sr. Software Engineer – Remote PSTThe Sr. Software Engineer plays a critical role in Ambry’s modernization of the Ambry Port ecosystem, focusing on building scalable Spring Boot microservices and integrating cloud-native AWS components. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining new backend services that replace legacy monolith functionality. The role ensures that foundational modernization initiatives—including Notification Service integration, Audit Log Service usage, report ingestion decomposition, and the LDAP-to-Okta migration—are delivered with high technical quality. This position provides senior-level technical leadership to help Ambry achieve a stable, secure, and future-ready platform.  Essential FunctionsDesign and develop Spring Boot–based microservices aligned with modernization architecture goals Implement AWS-native solutions using ECS/Fargate, SQS, SNS, S3, Lambda, and Parameter StoreBuild and maintain resilient REST APIs with proper validation, error handling, and security controlsLead integration of the Notification Service and Audit Log Service across Ambry Port workflowsDrive the LDAP-to-Okta authentication replacement and related identity modernization tasksRefactor and decompose legacy PHP/Symfony logic into standalone backend services Design and optimize data access layers using JPA/Hibernate, ensuring efficient ORM mappings and high-performance queries Evolve schemas, optimize indexes, and support scalable data models across microservicesEstablish and enforce engineering best practices, including unit testing, CI/CD, and observabilityCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Product, Architecture) Troubleshoot production issues related to service performance, stability, or reliability Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews and design discussionsParticipate in cloud infrastructure design to ensure scalability, security, and cost optimizationOther duties as assigned  Qualifications7+ years of software engineering experience with strong backend focus Expert-level proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and distributed systems Hands-on experience with AWS services (SQS, S3, ECS/Fargate, API Gateway, IAM)Experience decomposing monoliths into microservices Strong understanding of REST API design, authentication/authorization, and enterprise integrationsStrong experience with relational databases (MySQL/Aurora) and ORM frameworks such as Hibernate/JPAAbility to design performant database queries, tune slow queries, and model data for distributed service architectures Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native patterns Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Excellent communication, problem-solving, and architectural decision-making skillsPreferredExperience in healthcare, genomics, or regulated environments Experience with Okta or similar identity providers Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

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