Backend Software Engineer II

FIS Management Services LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

FIS is seeking a Software Engineer to help shape the future of fintech by building scalable software and solving complex technical challenges. You will work across backend and frontend using Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript, while integrating AI-powered tools to boost productivity.

Collaboration with product managers, UX designers, and QA is essential for delivering innovative features. Join a team committed to innovation, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality software in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering in SaaS/FinTech
• Degree in CS, Software Engineering, or related field
• Strong proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Experience using AI-powered development tools to boost productivity
• UI development with modern web frameworks and RESTful APIs
• Experience with microservices and event-driven architecture
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and PM tools
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of high-quality software solutions
• Mentor junior team members
• Engage in full-stack development from backend to UI
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and QA
• Participate in agile processes
• Ensure code quality, security, and best practices
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards

Skills

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

AI tooling

UI development

REST APIs

Microservices

Event-driven

Jira/Confluence

Education

CS degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Team:

We are the premiere digital transformation partner for financial institutions committed to the future of banking and to creating safe and personalized customer experiences that help people better manage their financial lives. Our fully integrated and flexible platform is built on years of digital lending experience, enabling digital agility within months and a full suite of end-to-end consumer, small business and embedded finance solutions that fit the way people want to bank. FIS technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. If you are ready to start learning, growing, and making an impact with a career in fintech, we encourage you to apply. Are you FIS?

About the Role:

As a Software Engineer, your day will be filled with challenges and opportunities to shape the future of financial technology. You'll collaborate with a talented team of engineers and play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge solutions that drive innovation in the financial sector. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing scalable software, troubleshooting complex issues, and contributing to the overall success of our products.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Take the lead in developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Engage in full-stack development, from backend systems to user interfaces.
• Work with technologies such as Java, Javascript and Typescript, RESTful API integrations, microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX designers, and QA engineers, to bring innovative features and products to market.
• Participate in agile development processes to deliver results efficiently.
• Operate as an AI-native engineer by deeply integrating tools like Claude Code, Kiro, and frontier LLMs into your end-to-end development process driving exponential productivity gains in code generation, architectural design, automated testing, and rapid problem-solving.
• Analyze complex technical problems and propose effective solutions.
• Be proactive in identifying areas for improvement and optimizing existing systems for performance and reliability.
• Uphold high standards of code quality, security, and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to the establishment and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to the company's technological roadmap by introducing innovative ideas and solutions.

What you Bring:

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on SaaS or FinTech, is preferred.
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Javascript and Typescript.
• Strong aptitude and experience with leveraging AI-powered development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Kiro, and frontier LLMs) to enhance productivity and code quality in a modern engineering workflow.
• Experience with UI development using modern web application framework, RESTful API integrations, microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and other similar project management tools is a plus!
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
• A track record of delivering robust and scalable software solutions.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• A passion for innovation and a keen interest in staying ahead of the curve with emerging technologies.
• Proven ability to contribute to the development of forward-thinking solutions.

Tech Stack:

ReactJs, Java, Springboot, Micronaut, Temporal, ActiveMQ, Postgres, Redis, Kubernetes, AWS, Jenkins, Git

What We Offer You:

• A voice in the future of fintech.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to give back.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Privacy Statement

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test.

ADA Disclaimer

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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