IS Technical Specialist (Backend Java Dev)

Huntington National Bank; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington National Bank is seeking a Java Fuse Developer to design and implement Java‑based, REST API–driven microservices aligned with our enterprise architecture roadmap. You will act as the primary technical owner, leading projects and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver value.

The role requires 5+ years in Java, Spring Boot, Fuse, and cloud deployments, plus strong DevOps, CI/CD, and database experience. In-office with flexible work arrangements is available at Huntington.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years building Java-based, REST‑driven microservices.
• 5+ years DevOps, CI/CD, container-based development, and cloud deployment architectures.
• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Fuse, GCP, Kafka, JSON.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high‑quality software solutions in agile or waterfall environments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver technology that drives value.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Communicate effectively with business and technical stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary technical owner for assigned projects and deliverables.
• Lead development projects and mentor staff as needed.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Spring Boot

Fuse

GCP

Kafka

JSON

DevOps

CI/CD

Cloud deployments

Container-based development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

WebSphere

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Git

Swagger

JAX‑RS

API documentation

Oracle

MySQL

MongoDB

BigQuery

Terraform

Job description

Description

Huntington Bank is seeking a Java Fuse Developer - IS Technical Specialist to help deliver Java‑based, REST API–driven microservices aligned with our enterprise architecture roadmap. This role will design and implement complex, mission‑critical IT solutions that support the bank’s enterprise technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high‑quality software solutions in agile or waterfall environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technology that drives value for colleagues, customers, and the business
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Communicate effectively with business and technical stakeholders
• Serve as the primary technical owner for assigned projects and deliverables

Duties

• Analyze, design, and develop systems based on user specifications
• Provide technical support for resolving software or hardware issues
• Maintain strong knowledge of development tools, frameworks, and industry trends
• Mentor or support less experienced staff as needed
• Serve as project leader for designated initiatives
• Complete additional tasks as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience developing business/technical solutions using:
• Java, WebSphere, REST APIs, Spring Boot, Fuse, GCP, Kafka, JSON
• 5+ years of experience with:
• DevOps, CI/CD, container-based development, and cloud deployment architectures

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational, analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Experience supporting cross‑business initiatives
• Deep understanding of agile concepts (Scrum, Kanban)
• Strong communication skills for interacting with leadership and cross‑functional teams
• Experience with fraud technology solutions
• Hands‑on expertise in Java, OOP, J2EE, REST, Spring Boot, and full web development lifecycle
• Experience with SQL and RDBMS (Oracle, MySQL)
• Hands‑on experience with Google NoSQL databases (Bigtable or MongoDB)
• Experience with with Cloud SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL) on GCP
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and debug complex applicationsExperience building microservices (Spring Boot), and working with Jenkins, Kubernetes
• Experience with JAX‑RS, Swagger, and API documentation/testing tools
• Experience with Git/SVN/CSV repository strategies and code migrations
• Strong SQL skills (queries, stored procedures, triggers) with Oracle and DB2
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Experience with JWT for authentication/authorization
• Proficiency with Maven build automation
• Experience with GCP (Cloud Run, Terraform, Big Data, BigQuery)
• At least 3 years of experience leading development teams

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in‑office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range

70,000.00 - 140,000.00 USD Annual

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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