Java Engineer ID49423

AgileEngine; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth: Mentorship and TechTalks

Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with benefits

Exciting projects with top brands

Flextime: Flexible schedule options

Job summary

A leading software company in the United States is looking for a skilled Java Backend Engineer to build and support critical financial systems. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience with Java, a strong expertise in Spring, and familiarity with microservices architecture. This role involves developing low-latency APIs, handling complex data pipelines, and ensuring code quality within an Agile environment. The company provides competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with Java, delivering production-grade solutions.
• Strong expertise with Spring framework.
• Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture.
• Proven background with message-driven systems.
• Skilled in writing unit and integration tests.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build low-latency APIs and backend services using Java.
• Engineer complex data transformation pipelines utilizing RabbitMQ, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.
• Deliver high-impact analytical tools for customer investments.
• Design scalable caching strategies using Redis.
• Champion code quality with test automation coverage.
• Own production lifecycle using GitHub Actions and Splunk.

Skills

Java (11 or higher)

Spring framework

SQL and NoSQL databases

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

Writing unit and integration tests

Agile/Scrum environments

Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2)

Education

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

Tools

PostgreSQL

GitHub

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.