Associate Lead Software Engineer

Netspend; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Netspend seeks an Associate Lead Software Engineer in Austin to design and develop SpringBoot microservices using Java, Kafka, and AWS. You will join a skilled team, contribute to all stages of the development lifecycle, and help deliver scalable financial services solutions.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, strong Core Java and SpringBoot expertise, Kafka, AWS, SQL, and a passion for delivering robust software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 7+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Core Java and SpringBoot microservices.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka, Spring Boot microservices, and AWS.
• Solid understanding of advanced Java concepts and performance considerations.
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SpringBoot applications using Java.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented code and conduct code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and development environments.
• Implement security measures to protect applications from threats.
• Write unit tests and ensure code quality through testing.
• Document technical specifications and system designs.

Skills

Core Java

SpringBoot

Kafka

AWS

Advanced Java

SQL

Git/Bitbucket

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Job description

Netspend Corporation is a global, vertically-integrated financial services and technology company dedicated to the delivery of innovative financial empowerment solutions to consumers worldwide. Netspend's financial products and services span prepaid, debit, cross-border payments, and loyalty solutions for consumers and enterprise partners.

Netspend provides prepaid and debit account solutions that connect customers with secure, convenient access to global payment networks so they can manage their money and make everyday purchases. With a nationwide U.S. retail network, customers can purchase and reload Netspend products at 130,000 reload points and over 100,000 distributing locations.

Since our founding in 1999 by industry pioneers, Netspend products have processed billions of dollars in transaction volume and served millions of customers worldwide. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas with employees worldwide.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Associate Lead Software Engineer with a solid understanding of Core Java, Springboot microservices, kafka , AWS and Advance Java Skills. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in enterprise or large-scale projects, contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain SpringBoot applications using Java programming language.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement software solutions.

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that meets industry standards and best practices.

Troubleshoot and debug issues in existing applications, and provide timely resolutions.

Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development, and apply them to improve the quality and performance of applications.

Write and execute unit tests to ensure the reliability and functionality of code.

Work with databases and data structures to store, retrieve, and manipulate data.

Implement security measures to protect applications from potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Document technical specifications, user manuals, and other relevant documentation to ensure effective communication and knowledge transfer

Required Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field with 7+ years of experience

Excellent knowledge of CoreJava and SpringBoot Boot Micro-Services.

Hands on knowledge of Kafka, Spring boot microservices, AWS etc.

Good understanding of Advanced Java skills.

Basic Database Skills including knowledge of SQL.

Experience in Version Control System (preferred Bit bucket/GIT)

Preferred Qualification

Strong proficiency in Java programming language

Experience with SpringBoot framework

Knowledge of RESTful web services and API development

Familiarity with database technologies such as Oracle,or PostgreSQL

Understanding of software development principles and methodologies

Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with other developers and stakeholders

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE

Netspend offers prepaid and debit account solutions, providing secure access to global payment networks for convenient money management and everyday purchases.