Java Engineer ID49423

AgileEngine; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and TechTalks

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedule

Education and fitness budgets

Job summary

A leading software development company in San Francisco is seeking a Java Backend Engineer to build and support critical financial systems. In this role, you will design low-latency APIs and handle complex data transformations within an Agile team. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of Java experience, strong skills in Spring framework, and proficiency with both SQL and NoSQL databases. Join us to work on impactful projects with Fortune 500 clients and enjoy a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with Java (11 or higher), delivering production-grade solutions.
• Strong expertise with the Spring framework (Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Security).
• Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including query tuning and schema design.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build low-latency APIs and backend services using Java 17.
• Engineer complex data transformation pipelines capable of processing 7+ million records daily.
• Deliver high-impact analytical tools that guide investment decisions for over $11 trillion in customer assets.

Skills

Java (11 or higher)

Spring framework

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

Message-driven systems

Unit and integration testing

Agile/Scrum

Upper-Intermediate English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

GitHub

RabbitMQ

MongoDB

Redis

Job description

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

WHY JOIN US

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're seeking a skilled Java Backend Engineer to help build and support critical financial systems. You’ll work in an Agile environment, turning complex business needs into reliable backend solutions using Java, Spring, and modern architecture patterns. Strong spoken and written English is essential, along with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and logically with global teams.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Architect and build low-latency APIs and backend services using Java 17 to support critical systems
• Engineer complex data transformation pipelines capable of processing 7+ million records daily using RabbitMQ, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL
• Leverage GitHub Copilot and advanced AI models (Claude, GPT) to accelerate innovation
• Deliver high-impact analytical tools that guide investment decisions for over $11 trillion in customer assets
• Design scalable, high-speed caching strategies using Redis to optimize system performance and response times
• Champion code quality by maintaining >80% test automation coverage and leading rigorous multi-peer code reviews
• Own the production lifecycle of your services, utilizing GitHub Actions for CI/CD and Splunk for deep system observability
• Define clear API contracts using OpenAPI/Swagger to ensure seamless integration and long-term maintainability

MUST HAVES

• 4+ years of experience with Java (11 or higher), delivering production-grade solutions
• Strong expertise with the Spring framework (Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Security)
• Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including query tuning and schema design
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and building high-performance RESTful APIs
• Proven background with message-driven systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar)
• Skilled in writing unit and integration tests to ensure reliability and maintainability
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments contributing to sprint planning and peer reviews
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2 or higher)

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience with PostgreSQL
• Control-M or similar orchestration platform
• Drools or similar Business Rules Management System
• Experience tuning and maximizing performance for high volume
• Experience with cloud technologies
• Asset Management / Investments / FinTech experience
• Working knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment and DevOps principles and tools (e.g., GitHub, Bamboo, SonarQube, Veracode)

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
• Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
• Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
• Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US (i.e. Green card holders, TN visa holders, GC EAD, H4 EAD, U4U with EAD). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.