Java Software Engineer

Centraprise; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Centraprise is seeking an experienced Software Engineer for a high-performing technology team at Wells Fargo. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot, with a strong focus on developing microservices and event-driven architectures. Candidates should have at least 10 years in IT with strong proficiency in Java, cloud environments, and collaboration with front-end teams. Familiarity with tools like Apache Kafka, OpenShift, and Kubernetes is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of overall IT experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java 17 with extensive experience in Spring Boot microservices.
• Hands-on experience in database design and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and support event-driven architectures using Kafka.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Apache Kafka

Database design and integration

Test Automation

Angular

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a high-performing technology team supporting critical enterprise applications at Wells Fargo. The ideal candidate will be a back-end–focused Java engineer with strong experience in building scalable, cloud-native microservices and working in modern DevOps environments.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of overall IT experience
• Strong proficiency in Java 17, with extensive experience developing Spring Boot–based microservices
• Primarily back-end–focused expertise, with hands‑on experience in:
  • Database design and integration
  • Solid hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka for event‑driven and streaming architectures
  • Experience working in cloud environments (public or hybrid)
  • Strong understanding and hands‑on exposure to Test Automation practices and tools
  • Working knowledge of Angular (for integration and collaboration with front‑end components)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OpenShift and/or Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment
• Prior investment banking or financial services experience is a strong plus

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and support event‑driven architectures using Kafka
• Collaborate with front‑end, DevOps, QA, and business teams to deliver high‑quality solutions
• Contribute to cloud‑native application development and deployments
• Ensure code quality through unit, integration, and automated testing
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and performance optimization