Back-End Java Engineer

Overview

Hybrid in Vienna, VA

BRMi is seeking a Back-End Java Engineer to design, develop, test, integrate, and maintain back-end services and digital systems that support mobile and online banking platforms. This role partners closely with analysts, QA testers, front-end engineers, and cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high‑quality solutions. The engineer works with minimal supervision on complex initiatives, provides technical direction, and coaches less experienced engineers. A strong commitment to collaboration, thoughtful system design, and sustainable, maintainable code is essential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer‑Paid Life Insurance
• Employer‑Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance

Salary

$95K‑$112K

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Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain back-end services and APIs supporting mobile and web applications
• Ensure performance, reliability, quality, and responsiveness of services
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
• Analyze, identify, and resolve system bottlenecks, defects, and integration issues
• Refactor and improve existing code to enhance readability, reduce complexity, and improve maintainability
• Conduct peer code reviews to ensure adherence to design standards and quality expectations
• Coordinate integration of new solutions with existing applications and platforms
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily scrums and planning sessions
• Create proof‑of‑concepts and architecture documentation to evaluate proposed solutions
• Advocate for adaptive planning, continuous improvement, and automation
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentoring of less experienced engineers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java (Java 17 or newer preferred)
• Solid understanding of J2EE, web services, and RESTful APIs
• Experience with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks
• Proficiency with source control tools (Git preferred)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and related tools (e.g., Maven, Docker, Jenkins, GitHub)
• Strong understanding of databases, SQL, and data integration patterns
• Experience troubleshooting distributed and interconnected systems
• Knowledge of microservices architectures and application scalability
• Experience developing cloud‑native applications (Microsoft Azure strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality
• Awareness of sustainable coding practices and efficient system design

Desired

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
• Knowledge of banking or financial services industry standards and practices
• Experience working in Agile environments and cross‑functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently or within a team
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and system design skills
• Experience with data engineering, analytics, and visualization tools (Power BI preferred)
• Knowledge of data management, data migration, and performance optimization concepts

BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
This is a W2 opportunity only

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and commitment at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.