For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
Job Title: Java Backend Services Developer V
Location: REMOTE EST/CST
Years of Experience: 10-15+
TOP SKILLS:
Must Have
10+ years of JAVA/SpringBoot hands-on development experience, good understanding of cloud and event driven architecture, microservices and DDD architectural styleAWSJavaSpringbootNice To Have
10+ years of Java Development Application Dev. creating microservices Event Driven Architecture (EDA) Kafka experience Kubernetes experience OpenShift Red Hat Strong skills in Java, Spring, Springboot
What You’ll Do
Job Summary:
Java developer roles and responsibilities include managing Java/Java EE application development while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Defines site objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality.
• Designs and develops user interfaces to internet/intranet applications by setting expectations and features priorities throughout development life cycle.
• Determining design methodologies and tool sets; completing programming using languages and software products.
• Designing and conducting tests.
• Troubleshooting development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.
• Supports users by developing documentation and assistance tools.
Qualifications:
• Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms.
• Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate).
• Experience in the Spring Framework.
• Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC).
• Java J2EE; Hibernate.
What You’ll Get
SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Competitive base salaryMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverageOptional life and disability insurance provided401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharingPaid vacation timePaid Bench timeTraining allowance offeringYou’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!
For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
Job Title: Lead Agilist
Location: Farmington Hills, MI
Years of Experience: 5-10+
TOP SKILLS:
Must Have: This role is to support an Agentic AI engineering team so those with Agentic AI familiarity and Infomation Security would be give perferentical consideration
5+ years Scrum Master experienceActive engagement in the agile communities for continual learningExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience / Exposure to AI being embedded in solutionsExperience with working with Information Security TeamsProof of ability to remove blockers from teamNice To Have
Agile certifications preferred but not necessary if proof of experience
What You’ll Do
Lead Agilists come at least 5 years of full-time business experience and at least 3 years of Scrum experience. After training in Fifth Third Agile, Scrum and Scrum Mastering, they are given an Agile Squad or Squads to support. They will work to ensure their Agile Squad(s) understands and applies all Agile and Scrum values and principles. They use observations skills to determine Squad(s) needs and intervene with Squad(s) based on those specific needs. Lead Agilists promote the growth of every team member. They are able to craft messages and leverage powerful questions to prompt creative problem identification and solving. They are able to effectively facilitate neutral discussions to allow teams to decide the best course and keep teams focused on delivering business value.Lead Agilists embody agility using a servant leadership approach and leading by example while guiding their Squad(s) on the application of the Scrum Framework. They build trusting environments where problems can be discussed and solved collaboratively. They facilitate Scrum events and activities as necessary and ensure the team is realizing value from them (including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective and Backlog Refinement). Lead Agilists coach the Product Owner and Development Team in effective Product Backlog management so that they have a common understanding of what is to be delivered, why it needs to be delivered, and what success looks like. They coach the Agile Squad(s) in self-organization, continuous improvement, cross-functionality, risk identification, dependency management, conflict resolution, and software craftsmanship. They will encourage Squad(s) to solve their own problems with Agile mindsets, performance, and team dynamics. They also coach others in the organization regarding Agile practices and impacts that actions have on the team and its self-organization. Lead Agilists are able to provide objective guidance, without personal or political consideration.A Lead Agilist possesses a learning mindset and help the Agile Squad(s) continuously improve their interactions, practices, and process through valuable inspect and adapt practices using data from feedback loops, metrics and other information radiators. They are able to identify opportunities for improvement outside of the traditional inspect and adapt practice by leveraging a basic understanding of technologies and techniques in the DevOps, pipeline automation, testing frameworks, etc. spaces. They are able to leverage concepts from other Agile frameworks and working practices outside of Scrum to help Squads grow and succeed. They model collaborative, courageous and open behavior, and a willingness to learn and grow continuously for the Agile Squad(s) as well as the organization. Lead Agilists and the Agile Squad(s) are responsible and accountable for the identification of risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns. They personally follow policies and procedures as defined and are accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues. Lead Agilists and the Agile Squad(s) ensure that their actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, Lead Agilists achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Solid understanding of the Scrum Framework and principles of agilityUnderstand of how to build high performing teams that utilize inspect and adapt loops to continuously learn and approveUnderstand how to use empirical data collection to benefit team and organizationCritical and creative problem solving skillsAble to present, teach, mentor, and facilitate at multiple levels of the organization, particularly inside of a team environmentCollaborates with other team members; values team success over individual successContinuous learning regarding Agile, Scrum, coaching, facilitating, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, listening for self and teamUnderstanding of all software lifecycle development disciplines - Project Management, Requirements Management, Analysis & Design, Quality Assurance & Testing, Implementation, Deployment, Configuration & Change ManagementWorking knowledge of a variety of practices that support agility (Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Test Driven Development, Automated Test-Driven Development, etc.)Working knowledge of other Agile frameworks and ways of working (Kanban, Scrumban, XP, Mob programming, etc.)Understanding of priorities and goal setting for teams and organizations in an agile business environmentLeadership skills, specifically leading by example (servant leader) and display behaviors that demonstrate the key mindset shifts associated with becoming agileAbility to apply multiple approaches to the removal of Agile Squad impediments (e.g. cultural barriers, logistic challenges, coordination w/other Agile Squads and teams), where possibleWhen needed, escalate Agile Squad impediments to appropriate organizational entitiesFacilitate communication, cooperation, and collaboration inside and outside the Agile Squad, including the Agile CenterWorks to improve the effectiveness of all roles of the Agile SquadShields Agile Squad from external requests and interference to ensure the Agile Squad is fully functional and productiveFosters self-organization, learning, and growth within the Agile SquadBuilds a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fearOther duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
*5+ years of fulltime business experience
*3+ years of Scrum experience
*Strong oral and written communicationExperience presenting, teaching, mentoring, and facilitating at multiple levels of the organization, particularly inside of a team environment.
*Experience communicating and removing impediments outside of teamExcellent oral and written communication skills
*Coaching skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts
*Ability to resolve interpersonal and organizational conflicts - strong mediator
*Active coach and mentor whose goal is to grow and maximize potentialBrings high-energy and passion to the job with a focus on building strong teams
*Ability to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a sustainable & effective workplace
*Ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement
*Bachelor's in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field or equivalent in work experience
Documents
What You’ll Get
SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Competitive base salaryMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverageOptional life and disability insurance provided401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharingPaid vacation timePaid Bench timeTraining allowance offeringYou’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!
For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
Job Title: Lead Agilist
Location: Cincinnati, OH (Downtown)
Years of Experience: 5-10+
TOP SKILLS:
Must Have
Agile & Scrum KnowledgeExperience in removing impedimentsGood Facilitation techniquesNice To Have
Coaching experienceConflict Resolution TechniquesExperience using metrics to help teams improve
What You’ll Do
Lead Agilists come at least 5 years of full-time business experience and at least 3 years of Scrum experience. After training in Fifth Third Agile, Scrum and Scrum Mastering, they are given an Agile Squad or Squads to support. They will work to ensure their Agile Squad(s) understands and applies all Agile and Scrum values and principles. They use observations skills to determine Squad(s) needs and intervene with Squad(s) based on those specific needs. Lead Agilists promote the growth of every team member. They are able to craft messages and leverage powerful questions to prompt creative problem identification and solving. They are able to effectively facilitate neutral discussions to allow teams to decide the best course and keep teams focused on delivering business value.Lead Agilists embody agility using a servant leadership approach and leading by example while guiding their Squad(s) on the application of the Scrum Framework. They build trusting environments where problems can be discussed and solved collaboratively. They facilitate Scrum events and activities as necessary and ensure the team is realizing value from them (including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective and Backlog Refinement). Lead Agilists coach the Product Owner and Development Team in effective Product Backlog management so that they have a common understanding of what is to be delivered, why it needs to be delivered, and what success looks like. They coach the Agile Squad(s) in self-organization, continuous improvement, cross-functionality, risk identification, dependency management, conflict resolution, and software craftsmanship. They will encourage Squad(s) to solve their own problems with Agile mindsets, performance, and team dynamics. They also coach others in the organization regarding Agile practices and impacts that actions have on the team and its self-organization. Lead Agilists are able to provide objective guidance, without personal or political consideration.A Lead Agilist possesses a learning mindset and help the Agile Squad(s) continuously improve their interactions, practices, and process through valuable inspect and adapt practices using data from feedback loops, metrics and other information radiators. They are able to identify opportunities for improvement outside of the traditional inspect and adapt practice by leveraging a basic understanding of technologies and techniques in the DevOps, pipeline automation, testing frameworks, etc. spaces. They are able to leverage concepts from other Agile frameworks and working practices outside of Scrum to help Squads grow and succeed. They model collaborative, courageous and open behavior, and a willingness to learn and grow continuously for the Agile Squad(s) as well as the organization. Lead Agilists and the Agile Squad(s) are responsible and accountable for the identification of risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns. They personally follow policies and procedures as defined and are accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues. Lead Agilists and the Agile Squad(s) ensure that their actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, Lead Agilists achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Solid understanding of the Scrum Framework and principles of agilityUnderstand of how to build high performing teams that utilize inspect and adapt loops to continuously learn and approveUnderstand how to use empirical data collection to benefit team and organizationCritical and creative problem solving skillsAble to present, teach, mentor, and facilitate at multiple levels of the organization, particularly inside of a team environmentCollaborates with other team members; values team success over individual successContinuous learning regarding Agile, Scrum, coaching, facilitating, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, listening for self and teamUnderstanding of all software lifecycle development disciplines - Project Management, Requirements Management, Analysis & Design, Quality Assurance & Testing, Implementation, Deployment, Configuration & Change ManagementWorking knowledge of a variety of practices that support agility (Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Test Driven Development, Automated Test-Driven Development, etc.)Working knowledge of other Agile frameworks and ways of working (Kanban, Scrumban, XP, Mob programming, etc.)Understanding of priorities and goal setting for teams and organizations in an agile business environmentLeadership skills, specifically leading by example (servant leader) and display behaviors that demonstrate the key mindset shifts associated with becoming agileAbility to apply multiple approaches to the removal of Agile Squad impediments (e.g. cultural barriers, logistic challenges, coordination w/other Agile Squads and teams), where possibleWhen needed, escalate Agile Squad impediments to appropriate organizational entitiesFacilitate communication, cooperation, and collaboration inside and outside the Agile Squad, including the Agile CenterWorks to improve the effectiveness of all roles of the Agile SquadShields Agile Squad from external requests and interference to ensure the Agile Squad is fully functional and productiveFosters self-organization, learning, and growth within the Agile SquadBuilds a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fearOther duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
*5+ years of fulltime business experience
*3+ years of Scrum experienceStrong oral and written communicationExperience presenting, teaching, mentoring, and facilitating at multiple levels of the organization, particularly inside of a team environment.
*Experience communicating and removing impediments outside of teamExcellent oral and written communication skills
*Coaching skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts
*Ability to resolve interpersonal and organizational conflicts - strong mediator
*Active coach and mentor whose goal is to grow and maximize potentialBrings high-energy and passion to the job with a focus on building strong teams
*Ability to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a sustainable & effective workplace
*Ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement
*Bachelor's in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field or equivalent in work experience
What You’ll Get
SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Competitive base salaryMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverageOptional life and disability insurance provided401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharingPaid vacation timePaid Bench timeTraining allowance offeringYou’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!
For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
Job Title: Java Developer III
Location: Cincinnati, OH (Madisonville)
Years of Experience: 5-10+
TOP SKILLS:
Must Have
Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java (8 or above) JavaScript / TypeScriptHands-on experience with: Spring Framework / Spring Boot, Gradle or similar build tools Docker / containerization Node.js, Angular or similar frameworksSQL
What You’ll Do
Acts as a technical leader, providing guidance, mentorship, and direction to engineers across the team. Shares ownership and accountability for risk by proactively identifying concerns, influencing decisions, and ensuring adherence to policies, standards, and procedures.
Leads by example in doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, ensuring that technical decisions and team behaviors consistently drive a high-quality customer experience while operating within the Bank's risk appetite.
Accountable for identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks across applications and systems. Champions strong engineering practices that improve reliability, scalability, and security.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead design and development of complex features while ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainabilityProvide technical leadership to the team through architecture guidance, code reviews, and mentoring junior engineersDrive engineering best practices across the team, including coding standards, testing strategies, and CI/CD improvementsPartner with product, architecture, and leadership to shape technical direction and influence roadmap decisionsIdentify and resolve system-level issues, including production incidents and recurring defectsContribute to and lead developer communities of practice, promoting knowledge sharing and innovationEvaluate and introduce new technologies to improve efficiency and solution qualityProactively identify risks, dependencies, and technical gaps, and drive mitigation strategiesOther duties as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides technical leadership and mentorship to team membersMay lead project teams or initiatives without direct people management responsibilityMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or comparable experience5+ years of software development experience with demonstrated leadership in delivering complex solutionsAdvanced proficiency in one or more programming languages:Java (8 or above)JavaScript / TypeScriptStrong experience in designing and building scalable, distributed systemsDeep understanding of object-oriented design, system architecture, and design patternsStrong experience with relational databases and SQLHands-on experience with:Spring Framework / Spring BootGradle or similar build toolsDocker / containerizationNode.js, Angular or similar frameworksStrong understanding of networking, APIs, and integration patternsExpertise in version control (Git/GitHub) and modern development workflowsDeep understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including DevOps practicesStrong knowledge of secure coding practices and regulatory considerationsProven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex production issuesStrong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
What You’ll Get
SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Competitive base salaryMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverageOptional life and disability insurance provided401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharingPaid vacation timePaid Bench timeTraining allowance offeringYou’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!
For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
Job Title: Data Engineer - Datastage ETL I
Location: Cincinnati, OH (Madisonville)
Years of Experience: 2-4
TOP SKILLS:
Must Have
Business AnalysisBusiness Intelligence - Systems/ETLSnowflake, Datastage, ETLNice To Have
Mainframe
What You’ll Do
Job Summary: Handle the design and construction of scalable management systems, ensure that all data systems meet company requirements, and also research new uses for data acquisition. Required to know and understand the ins and outs of the industry such as data mining practices, algorithms, and how data can be used.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Design, construct, install, test and maintain data management systems.
• Build high-performance algorithms, predictive models, and prototypes.
• Ensure that all systems meet the business/company requirements as well as industry practices.
• Integrate up-and-coming data management and software engineering technologies into existing data structures.
• Develop set processes for data mining, data modeling, and data production.
• Create custom software components and analytics applications.
• Research new uses for existing data.
• Employ an array of technological languages and tools to connect systems together.
• Collaborate with members of your team (eg, data architects, the IT team, data scientists) on the project’s goals.
• Install/update disaster recovery procedures.
• Recommend different ways to constantly improve data reliability and quality.
Qualifications:
• Technical Degree or related work experience
• Experience with non-relational & relational databases (SQL, MySQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, MongoDB, etc.)
• Experience programming and/or architecting a back end language (Java, J2EE, etc)
What You’ll Get
SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Competitive base salaryMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverageOptional life and disability insurance provided401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharingPaid vacation timePaid Bench timeTraining allowance offeringYou’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!
For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
Job Title: Principal Software Engineer
Location: REMOTE EST/CST
Years of Experience: 10+
What You’ll Do
Newline™ is an enterprise-grade embedded finance platform powering the next generation of financial products. We provide API-first infrastructure and managed services that enable startups and enterprises to build, launch, and scale compliant banking, payments, and lending experiences.
From fintech and payments to banking-as-a-service and lending platforms, Newline helps clients deliver financial capabilities directly within their products. Backed by a long legacy of innovation—from early payment networks to scaling global processing infrastructure—Newline combines world-class banking, risk management, and technology to unlock modern financial ecosystems.
GENERAL FUNCTION
We’re hiring a Principal Software Engineer to operate at the intersection of software engineering, production systems, and embedded payments—a hands-on technical leader who thrives in complex, high-scale environments and wants to directly influence how production systems behave.
This is not a traditional support role. You’ll be embedded with our operations function as an engineer, partnering across product, SRE, and platform teams to diagnose complex issues, improve system reliability, and turn production learnings into durable platform improvements.
If you’re someone who enjoys debugging distributed systems, understanding transaction lifecycles, and making systems fundamentally more reliable over time, this is a high-impact role.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll Do
You will focus on improving system reliability by diagnosing complex production issues and driving systemic fixes across the platform:
Lead complex production triage and incident response across APIs, payment flows, distributed services, infrastructure, and data layers Debug real-world issues involving transaction lifecycles, integrations, and system dependencies Partner with engineering to turn incidents into permanent fixes, not recurring problems Improve platform reliability through code changes, automation, observability, and better system design Build and enhance: Monitoring and alerting strategies Runbooks and diagnostic workflows Operational tooling and automation Work across a mixed stack including Ruby (Rails), Java, AWS, APIs, and data systems Help teams design systems that are observable, debuggable, and resilient from day one Mentor engineers and influence best practices across engineering, SRE, and operations
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
8+ years in software engineering, SRE, production engineering, or building and operating distributed systems Strong experience debugging production issues end-to-end (code → infra → data → dependencies) Experience with: Ruby (Rails) and/or Java services AWS and cloud-native environments APIs, microservices, and distributed systems troubleshooting SQL and data-level investigation Hands-on experience with observability tools (Splunk, Datadog, New Relic, etc.) Deep understanding of: System behavior in production Fault isolation Performance and resiliency patterns Ability to operate calmly and effectively during incidents and escalations Strong communication skills—comfortable explaining complex issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience in payments, fintech, or regulated environments is strongly preferred Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experienceWHY JOIN NEWLINE?
Help operate and scale a modern embedded finance platform backed by a top U.S. bank Work at the intersection of fintech innovation, real-time payments, operational excellence, and enterprise-grade reliability Solve complex technical problems across payment flows, application services, infrastructure, observability, and client-impacting operations Be part of a culture focused on ownership, learning, automation, and continuous improvement
What You’ll Get
SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Competitive base salaryMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverageOptional life and disability insurance provided401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharingPaid vacation timePaid Bench timeTraining allowance offeringYou’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!
For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
Job Title: ServiceNow Software Engineer IV
Location: Cincinnati, OH (Madisonville) - Remote/Hybrid candidates considered
Years of Experience: 7-15+
TOP SKILLS:
Must Have
5+ year’s experience on ServiceNow platforma Business AnalystChange DetectionEnterprise ApplicationsJava ScriptingTripwireNice To Have
ServiceNow Development Experience
What You’ll Do
Run and manage the enterprise Unauthorized Change Detection (UCD) program to prevent, detect, and remediate unauthorized changes across critical systems. This role consolidates detection from ServiceNow, Tripwire, and mainframe DB2/SAVER into a single ServiceNow-based workflow, automates reconciliation to approved changes, and ensures compliance with ITIL 4 and financial‑sector regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Run and manage the Unauthorized Change Detection program, including strategy, governance, metrics, and continuous improvement.Consolidate all detection sources into a ServiceNow workflow and dashboard, ingesting external events into the ServiceNow Event table.Design and maintain automated reconciliation logic that matches detected events to approved changes; drive investigation and remediation for unmatched items.Partner with Change Enablement, Security, Infrastructure, App, and Mainframe teams to resolve unauthorized changes and prevent recurrence.Oversee ServiceNow integrations, data mapping, workflow design, dashboards, and operational reporting.Ensure alignment with ITIL 4 best practices and OCC/FFIEC change management expectations.Prepare evidence for internal audit and regulatory exams; maintain clear documentation and control design.Lead a small cross-functional team and influence key stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience
7+ years in ITSM, Change Enablement, Platform/SRE Ops, or Security Operations in a regulated financial environment.Strong hands-on experience with ServiceNow Change, Event/ITOM, CMDB/CSDM, and workflow automation (Flow Designer, IntegrationHub).Experience with Tripwire, mainframe reporting (DB2/SAVER), or similar detection/FIM tools.Demonstrated ability to build or oversee automated reconciliation between detection sources and approved changes.Solid understanding of ITIL 4 (Change Enablement, Monitoring & Event Management).Strong governance, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including root-cause and corrective action.Excellent communication skills for executive reporting and audit/regulator interaction.
Desired Skills
ITIL 4 Managing Professional; ServiceNow CIS certifications; CISA/CISM/CRISC.Experience improving change quality, reducing false positives, and designing control dashboards.Understanding of NIST, OCC, FFIEC change/configuration management expectations.Knowledge of DevOps pipelines, cloud change/event signals, or CI/CD reconciliation.
What You’ll Get
SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Competitive base salaryMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverageOptional life and disability insurance provided401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharingPaid vacation timePaid Bench timeTraining allowance offeringYou’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!
For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
Job Title: Senior Java Developer
Location: REMOTE EST/CST
Years of Experience: 5-20
TOP SKILLS:
Must Have
Java 8-12 SpringbootKafkaREST APINice To Have
AWSAngularPython
What You’ll Do
Job Summary:
Responsible for building outstanding software solutions to drive the success of a business. Build various aspects of the company's infrastructure to power innumerable conversations at scale.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Maintain the company platform uptime, performance, stability, and scalability
• Design, guide, mentor and challenge system architecture and design with others
• Develop and maintain a public API
• Develop best possible, most robust, and extensible solutions from feature requests
• Work with big data technology (Kafka, Hadoop, Spark, etc)
• Work with Data Scientists to develop rich value-added features
• Work with DBA to create ETL and Data Warehouse system
• Work with Operations to automate solutions and increase service reliability
• Closely monitor all platform related production systems
• Building tools and processes to support analytics, monitoring, machine-learning and data-warehousing platforms.
• Define and implement various strategies covering everything from subnets to backups to fog networking/computing configuration and deployments.
• Provision, configure, maintain, backup, and monitor onsite and cloud based server resources.
• Define and implement deployment strategies for client-facing and internal tool systems.
• Continual improvement and fine-tuning of various alerting and monitoring systems.
Qualifications:
• Experience in software/systems development.
• Strong software development background, experience building software systems.
• Working knowledge of at least one of the following languages: PHP, Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Elixir, Go or comparable.
• Strong background in Linux administration.
• Strong experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Digital Ocean, Google Cloud, etc.
• Strong understanding of IT security best practices.
• Experience with automation/configuration software (puppet, ansible), and/or orchestration software (docker swarm, kubernetes, etc).
• Understanding of computer networks.
• Experience with administration of at production scale.
What You’ll Get
SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
Job Title: Technical Product Owner
Location: Cincinnati, OH (Downtown)
Years of Experience: 2-15+
Manager is looking for 1 candidate who is more experienced (more structured role) and 1 candidate who is less experienced as a PO (lower years of experience or candidates wanting to move into a PO role from a technical role)
TOP SKILLS:
Must Have
Event Driven Architecture (EDA)Knowledge of APIsProduct Owner/Product Manager skills or experienceNice To Have
Application DeveloperExperience in a highly regulated industry such as Banking/Financial/HealthcareExperience leading a team
What You’ll Do
Responsibilities:
• Analyze and breakdown market problems into prioritized, deliverable stories
• Manage multiple features at once and ensure work gets delivered in prioritized order
• Drive requirements gathering and definition as needed for stories
• Work closely with development teams to deliver stories that add customer value at a regular cadence
• Be involved with all phases of development (analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment)
• Articulates epics and features. Actively works with the team in decomposing epics/features into user stories that are granular enough for the team to estimate and work.
• Evangelizes and communicates product capabilities and roadmap to internal groups as well as externally to clients.
• Prioritizes the product backlog according to business value/ROI during planning
• Establishes business domain knowledge to the team and represent the customers needs.
• Coach and mentor team members
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate Degree
• Experience as a product owner or business analyst designing or developing software
• Strong understanding of capabilities and limitations of programming languages, middleware solutions, application servers and presentation layer tools is a plus, but not required
What You’ll Get
SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Competitive base salaryMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverageOptional life and disability insurance provided401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharingPaid vacation timePaid Bench timeTraining allowance offeringYou’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!
For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
Job Title: Data Engineer I
Location: Cincinnati, OH (onsite, downtown)
Years of Experience: 1-3
TOP SKILLS:
1+ years Reporting or Data Engineering experience1+ years SQL experience
What You’ll Do
Build and maintain simple data pipelines with guidance (dbt, IBM DataStage, M365 Power Platform)Write SQL queries and perform basic data transformations (DB2, Snowflake)Support data ingestion, validation, and loading processes - ETL/ELTMaintain and update Power BI reports, including refreshing data, troubleshooting issues, and making minor enhancements to visuals and dashboardsUse generative AI tools to automate routine tasks, accelerate development, and improve productivity in data engineering workflowsTroubleshoot pipeline and data issues with team supportApply data quality checks and assist with data validationFollow data management practices (lineage, documentation, data dictionaries)Work within SDLC processes (version control, CI/CD, change management) - Agile DevelopmentComplete assigned development tasks in agile sprintsWrite clean, testable, and reusable codePerform basic testing (unit/integration) and help reduce defectsCollaborate with team members and participate in agile ceremoniesDocument data flows, logic, and technical workLearn FDIC business context and how data supports the FDIC ProgramFollow governance, security, and compliance standards
What You’ll Get
SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Competitive base salaryMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverageOptional life and disability insurance provided401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharingPaid vacation timePaid Bench timeTraining allowance offeringYou’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!
