Ascendion
Base pay range
$109,480.00/yr - $128,520.00/yr
About Ascendion Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
Master your craft with leading training programs and hands‑on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high‑performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Java Backend Engineer with strong expertise in building scalable microservices and cloud‑native solutions. The ideal candidate is experienced with Java, Spring Boot, AWS services, serverless architecture, and modern DevOps practices. This role involves designing, developing, and deploying backend components that support high-performance, reliable, and secure applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using
Java
and
Spring Boot
Build and optimize
microservices
for performance, scalability, and security
Develop and deploy
serverless solutions
using
AWS Lambda ,
Step Functions , and related AWS services
Integrate applications with AWS cloud components such as API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, SNS/SQS, and CloudWatch
Implement CI/CD pipelines and follow DevOps best practices to ensure smooth deployments
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including architecture, QA, DevOps, and product
Troubleshoot and resolve performance, reliability, and scalability issues
Ensure best practices in coding, testing, automation, and cloud configuration
Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Must‑Have Skills
Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8+)
Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot
and building REST APIs
Deep understanding of Microservices architecture
Practical experience with AWS Cloud
Lambda
Step Functions
API Gateway
DynamoDB / RDS
S3
CloudWatch
Experience building
serverless applications
Familiarity with
DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
(Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, CodePipeline, etc.)
Experience with containerization (Docker; Kubernetes is a plus)
Strong understanding of distributed systems and event‑driven patterns
Experience with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, Kinesis, SQS/SNS)
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch dashboards)
Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
Exposure to Agile/Scrum development environments
Nice‑to‑Have
Experience with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, Kinesis, SQS/SNS)
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch dashboards)
Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
Exposure to Agile/Scrum development environments
Soft Skills
Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cloud‑first environment
Location: Mclean, VA
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $109,480 – $128,520 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Long‑term disability insurance
Short‑term disability insurance
Personal days accrued each calendar year. Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertain to the City/State
12‑15 days of paid vacation time
6‑8 weeks of paid parental leave after a year of service
9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per calendar year
Ascendion Learning Management System
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Want to change the world? Let us know. Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
#J-18808-Ljbffr
About Ascendion Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
Master your craft with leading training programs and hands‑on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high‑performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Java Backend Engineer with strong expertise in building scalable microservices and cloud‑native solutions. The ideal candidate is experienced with Java, Spring Boot, AWS services, serverless architecture, and modern DevOps practices. This role involves designing, developing, and deploying backend components that support high-performance, reliable, and secure applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using
Java
and
Spring Boot
Build and optimize
microservices
for performance, scalability, and security
Develop and deploy
serverless solutions
using
AWS Lambda ,
Step Functions , and related AWS services
Integrate applications with AWS cloud components such as API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, SNS/SQS, and CloudWatch
Implement CI/CD pipelines and follow DevOps best practices to ensure smooth deployments
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including architecture, QA, DevOps, and product
Troubleshoot and resolve performance, reliability, and scalability issues
Ensure best practices in coding, testing, automation, and cloud configuration
Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Must‑Have Skills
Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8+)
Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot
and building REST APIs
Deep understanding of Microservices architecture
Practical experience with AWS Cloud
Lambda
Step Functions
API Gateway
DynamoDB / RDS
S3
CloudWatch
Experience building
serverless applications
Familiarity with
DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
(Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, CodePipeline, etc.)
Experience with containerization (Docker; Kubernetes is a plus)
Strong understanding of distributed systems and event‑driven patterns
Experience with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, Kinesis, SQS/SNS)
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch dashboards)
Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
Exposure to Agile/Scrum development environments
Nice‑to‑Have
Experience with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, Kinesis, SQS/SNS)
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch dashboards)
Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
Exposure to Agile/Scrum development environments
Soft Skills
Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cloud‑first environment
Location: Mclean, VA
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $109,480 – $128,520 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Long‑term disability insurance
Short‑term disability insurance
Personal days accrued each calendar year. Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertain to the City/State
12‑15 days of paid vacation time
6‑8 weeks of paid parental leave after a year of service
9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per calendar year
Ascendion Learning Management System
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Want to change the world? Let us know. Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
#J-18808-Ljbffr