Java Engineer

Agility Partners; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High level of autonomy

Exposure to modern technologies

Opportunities for contract extension based on performance

Job summary

Agility Partners is seeking a qualified Senior Java Backend Engineer to fill an open position in the financial services industry. This role involves designing and modernizing cloud-based backend applications using Java and Spring.

The successful candidate will have strong expertise in microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions. This position offers high autonomy and the opportunity to work on impactful banking and payment systems.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with AWS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, testing, and supporting Java-based backend applications.
• Implementing scalable microservices and containerized solutions.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver reusable components and frameworks.

Skills

Java

Spring

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Microservices

AWS

API management

Education

Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Job description

Agility Partners is seeking a qualified Senior Java Backend Engineer to fill an open position with one of our clients in the financial services industry. This is an exciting opportunity to work on modern, cloud-based backend systems supporting high-impact banking and payments solutions while operating with a high degree of autonomy. The role offers exposure to containerization, microservices, and large-scale enterprise platforms, with strong potential for contract extension based on performance.

In this role, you will design, build, and modernize backend applications that solve complex analytical and business problems. You’ll collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions, contribute to reusable frameworks, and help drive best practices around containerization and cloud-native development. This is a senior-level position ideal for an engineer who thrives in ownership-driven environments.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Designing, developing, testing, and supporting Java-based backend applications using Spring and Spring Boot
• Implementing scalable microservices and containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes
• Collaborating with business and IT stakeholders to deliver reusable components, frameworks, and libraries
• Automating build, test, and deployment processes while supporting data-driven solutions

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a technical degree or equivalent hands-on professional experience
• Has strong expertise in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architectures
• Has experience with AWS
• Is familiar with API management platforms (Backbase experience is a plus)
• Brings experience in banking, payments, or money transfer systems (preferred, not required)
• Operates independently with strong problem-solving skills and senior-level ownership

Reasons to Love It

• Opportunity to work on modern backend and cloud-native technologies
• High level of autonomy and trust expected of a senior engineer
• Exposure to impactful financial services and payment platforms