Contractor - Digital

Experience developing cloud-native applications (Microsoft Azure strongly preferred)

We are seeking a mid-to-senior 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.

Key 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

Must have

Java + Spring / Spring Boot

Azure DevOps

Microservices

Qualifications/Skills

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

Hours

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

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