Java Software Engineer

About the role

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Java 8+/11+, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. Build responsive front-end interfaces using ReactJS or Angular. Design, deploy, and support cloud solutions using key AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM). Manage data across SQL/NoSQL databases and implement event-driven processing using Kafka. Support CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments using Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes. Partner with business, technology, and banking stakeholders to ensure delivery quality, working onsite five days a week.

Work and Technical Experience

Must-Have Skill Set

• Java 8+/11+, Spring Boot, Microservices REST APIs, Hibernate/JPA
• ReactJS or Angular
• AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, IAM)
• SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB/DynamoDB)
• Git and Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines
• Docker and Kubernetes containerization and orchestration
• Kafka or other messaging platforms
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills for engaging banking and technology stakeholders

Good-to-Have Skill Set

• AWS certification (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate)
• Experience integrating AI/ML services or APIs
• Banking or Financial Services industry experience
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Exposure to serverless architecture patterns and event-driven design
• Familiarity with enterprise API gateway and security integration patterns

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (master's degree is a plus)
• Experience with microservices, distributed systems, and DevOps practices
• 5–7 years of hands-on Full Stack Java development experience, including strong AWS cloud services and enterprise application development

Qualities

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging executives and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced financial services environment
• Able to work collaboratively across cross-functional, self-organized teams
• Adaptable and responsive to evolving platform and stakeholder requirements
• Able to consult, write, and present persuasively to technical and business audiences
• Able to iterate based on code reviews, peer feedback, and evolving requirements
• Able to work effectively with teams and stakeholders across different time zones