Java Backend Developer

Programmers.io; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io is seeking a highly skilled Java Backend Lead in Charlotte, NC to guide backend development and architect microservices using Spring Boot. You will drive end-to-end technical delivery, implement RESTful APIs, and optimize services for performance and scalability while ensuring compliance with banking security standards.

The role requires strong Core Java, Spring ecosystem, and experience with containers and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java 8/11/17+ with Spring Boot, Spring MVC and Spring Cloud.
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Responsibilities

• Lead backend development team
• Architect and design microservices using Spring Boot
• Drive end-to-end technical delivery
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrations
• Optimize microservices for performance and scalability
• Ensure compliance with banking security standards
• Troubleshoot production issues and RCA
• Mentor junior engineers

Skills

Core Java & Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

Messaging systems

REST APIs & API tools

Hibernate/JPA

Databases (Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL)

CI/CD & DevOps tools

Cloud platforms

Tools

Postman

Swagger

Kafka/RabbitMQ

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Summary: We are looking for a highly skilled Java Backend Lead with strong experience in Spring Boot, Microservices with banking domain

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead backend development team
• Architect and design microservices using Spring Boot
• Drive end-to-end technical delivery
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrations
• Optimize microservices for performance and scalability
• Ensure compliance with banking security standards
• Troubleshoot production issues and RCA
• Mentor junior engineers

Required Skills:

• Core Java, Java 8/11/17+- Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud
• Microservices architecture
• Kafka / RabbitMQ
• REST APIs, Postman, Swagger
• Hibernate/JPA
• Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL
• Jenkins, Git, Maven, Docker, Kubernetes
• Cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Banking / Payments background
• Experience in core banking, digital payments, fraud systems
• Understanding of PCI-DSS, encryption, audit logging