Sr. Backend Java Developer

Position Title

Sr. Backend Java Developer

Role

Senior Backend Java Developer

Location

McLean, VA - Onsite (5 days/week) | Local candidates only

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Develop and evolve microservices and REST APIs
• Modernize legacy backend components while ensuring system stability
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries
• Integrate services with AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, SQS, EventBridge, etc.)
• Apply event-driven and cloud-native patterns for scalability and resilience
• Write unit and integration tests; participate in code reviews
• Support production systems: debug issues and improve observability
• Collaborate with Product, Frontend, QA, and DevOps teams in an Agile environment

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of backend architecture, microservices, and design patterns
• Hands-on experience with AWS services
• Strong SQL skills and experience with PostgreSQL
• Experience working with legacy systems and incremental modernization
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments
• Ownership mindset and strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Financial Services or Wealth Management
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and cloud-native design
• Familiarity with observability tools (New Relic, Elasticsearch)

Technology Stack

• Languages & Frameworks: Java 23, Spring Boot 3.x
• Architecture: Microservices, REST APIs, event-driven systems
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Cloud: AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, SQS, EventBridge)
• DevOps: Git, Gradle, Docker, CI/CD
• Observability: New Relic, Elasticsearch
• Productivity Tools: GitHub Copilot

Skills

• backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• microservices and REST APIs
• PostgreSQL schemas and queries
• AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, SQS, EventBridge, etc.)