Java Engineer

Fintech; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work

Employer Matched 401K

Company Paid Medical Insurance

Company Paid Dental Insurance

Company Paid Vision Insurance

Company Paid Long and Short-Term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

18 Paid Vacation Days

Six Paid Holidays

Employee Recognition Programs

Holiday Bonus

Incentive Compensation

Community Outreach Opportunities

Business Casual Dress Code

Job summary

A financial technology company in Tampa is seeking an experienced Java Engineer to join their engineering team. This role involves designing and maintaining Java applications and RESTful APIs, with a focus on modernizing payment systems in the beverage industry. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of software development experience and proficiency in the Java ecosystem, along with strong collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in the Java ecosystem.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level Java applications.
• Implement RESTful APIs and web services for integrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management.

Skills

Java

RESTful API design

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Git

Microservices

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Spring Framework

Maven

Gradle

JUnit

Cypress

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Join Fintech in Tampa as a Java Engineer! We are seeking an experienced and motivated Java Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role is ideal for a professional with 3-5 years of software development experience who is passionate about building scalable, high-quality applications in the financial technology domain. The successful candidate will work on full‑stack development projects and contribute to modernizing payment systems in the alcohol beverage industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise‑level Java applications and microservices.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and web services for internal and external integrations.
• Work with databases including PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle including design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Implement automated testing strategies including unit tests, integration tests, and end‑to‑end testing.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management.
• Support and maintain legacy applications including troubleshooting and enhancements.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Work with cloud platforms, primarily Microsoft Azure, for deployment and scaling.
• Document technical designs, processes, and system architectures.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to technical decision‑making.
• Support vendor management activities including technical evaluations and integration support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 3‑5 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and the Java ecosystem (Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Maven/Gradle).
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and basic web development concepts.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and SQL optimization.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB) and data modeling concepts.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, Jest, Cypress).
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and branching strategies.
• Understanding of object‑oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Knowledge of security best practices and authentication/authorization patterns.

Preferred

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of message queuing systems (Apache Kafka).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of financial technology domain concepts and payment processing.
• Knowledge of data streaming and ETL processes (Apache NiFi, Apache Spark).
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Application Insights, Grafana).

Soft Skills

• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.
• Clear technical communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Conflict resolution skills within team environments.
• Mentoring and knowledge sharing capabilities.
• Adaptability to changing requirements and business needs.
• Cross‑functional relationship building and stakeholder management.
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Leadership potential and initiative‑taking abilities.

Vendor Management

• Direct communication with vendor support teams for technical issues and integrations.
• Provide technical feedback on vendor tools, services, and API implementations.
• Document vendor‑related processes and integration procedures.
• Support procurement decisions with technical recommendations and risk assessment.

Our Benefits

• Hybrid Work
• Employer Matched 401K
• Company Paid Medical Insurance Option for Employee and Dependent Children
• Company Paid Dental Insurance for Employee
• Company Paid Vision Insurance for Employee
• Company Paid Long and Short‑Term Disability
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 18 Paid Vacation Days a Year
• Six Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Holiday Bonus
• Incentive Compensation
• Community Outreach Opportunities
• Business Casual Dress Code

About Fintech

Fintech, a pioneering accounts payable (AP) automation solutions provider, has dedicated nearly 35 years to automating invoice processing between retail and hospitality businesses, and their supply chain partners. Backed by leading investors TA Associates and General Atlantic, it stands as a leader in this sector. Its flagship product, PaymentSource®, was first built for the alcohol industry to provide invoice payment automation between alcohol distributors and their customers across all 50 states. Today, it is utilized by over 267,000 businesses nationwide for invoice payment and collection associated with all B2B business transactions. This proven platform automates invoice payment, streamlines payment collection, and facilitates comprehensive data capture for over 1.1 million business relationships. Recognizing operational hurdles, Fintech expanded its payment capabilities to include scan‑based trading/consignment selling for its vendors and retailers and built an advanced CRM tool with functionality to fortify vendor, supplier, and distributor field execution, addressing diverse profit center challenges. For more information about Fintech and its range of solutions, please visit www.fintech.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Fintech is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Fintech’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment. Fintech is a Drug‑Free Workplace. We E‑Verify.