Senior 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