Principal Java Engineer

RE Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RE Partners, based in New York, seeks an experienced Principal Java Engineer for a hybrid role focusing on low-latency, high-throughput backend systems in the payments domain. You will design, build, and optimize Java services, RESTful APIs, and microservices deployed on OpenShift/Kubernetes in AWS to support secure payment workflows.

The role requires 10+ years in Java, strong Spring/Microservices background, and deployment experience on OpenShift/Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Java development experience with a focus on performance and memory optimization.
• Proficient in MongoDB, Spring, and microservice-based architecture.
• Experience with low-latency, high-throughput applications (sub-millisecond response times a plus).
• Hands-on experience deploying applications on Red Hat OpenShift and/or Kubernetes.
• Strong cloud experience with AWS services such as ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, etc.
• Strong communication skills and a bias toward action and opinionated design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize low-latency, high-throughput backend systems using Java.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices powering secure payment workflows.
• Work with messaging standards and protocols used in financial transactions.
• Deploy, monitor, and scale applications in OpenShift and AWS cloud environments.
• Integrate with MongoDB and other datastores for real-time data management.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Product, and QA teams to ensure production-grade solutions.
• Drive architectural changes, advocate best practices, and mentor peers.
• Drive performance tuning, fault tolerance, and observability improvements across services.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Microservices

Low-latency systems

AWS Cloud

OpenShift

Kubernetes

MongoDB

Communication skills

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Who We Are: We are a fast growing business and technology consultant company co-founded in 2019. We offer a custom-tailored, white-glove engineering service fit for our clients, because a digital transformation is more than just technology. With a successful track record of being a preferred vendor for Fortune 500 companies and as a trusted partner for some of the industry’s leading companies, our global talent has helped many clients achieve their goals.

We are seeking an experienced and opinionated Principal Java Engineer to join our high-performing engineering team, working on low latency, high-throughput systems in the payments processing domain. This hybrid role is based in the NY and offers the opportunity to build scalable, real-time services using modern technologies.If you’re passionate about performance, have strong Core Java and SpringBoot expertise, and thrive in a collaborative yet opinionated engineering culture, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize low-latency, high-throughput backend systems using Java.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices that power secure payment workflows.
• Work with messaging standards and protocols commonly used in financial transactions.
• Deploy, monitor, and scale applications in Red Hat OpenShift and AWS cloud environments.
• Integrate with MongoDB and other NoSQL/SQL datastores for real-time data management.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Product, and QA teams to ensure production-grade solutions.
• Drive architectural changes, advocate for best practices, and provide mentorship to peers.
• Drive performance tuning, fault tolerance, and observability improvements across services.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Java development with a focus on performance and memory optimization.
• Proficient in Mongo, Spring and microservice-based architecture.
• Proven experience with low-latency, high-throughput applications (sub-millisecond response times a plus).
• Hands-on experience deploying applications on Red Hat OpenShift and/or Kubernetes.
• Strong cloud experience with AWS services such as ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, etc.
• Strong communication skills and a bias toward action and opinionated design decisions.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Prior experience in Payments Processing, financial services, or banking systems.
• Exposure to container security and performance tuning on OpenShift.
• Knowledge of payment gateways, ISO 20022, or SWIFT formats.
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and engineering-driven culture.
• Emphasis on engineering autonomy, architectural decision-making, and clean code

The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 annually. This range represents the good-faith minimum and maximum salary the Company believes it would pay for this role at the time of this posting.

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, including bonuses, commissions, and/or benefits, as applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.