Senior Java Backend Developer

Techstra Solutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Techstra Solutions is seeking a Senior Backend Java Developer in Pittsburgh to lead the design and development of high-throughput RESTful APIs and microservices. You will guide complex problem resolution, review code and documentation, and apply modern backend engineering practices using Java 21+, Spring Boot, and event-driven architecture.

You’ll mentor peers, shape technical standards, and contribute to distributed systems, data flows, and deployment pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years IT experience, preferably in large banking/financial environments.
• Java 21 and Spring Boot enterprise development.
• API development using RESTful services and microservices.
• Event-driven architecture and data streaming with Apache Kafka.
• Database experience with Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL (prefered).
• Containerization/orchestration with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.
• CI/CD pipelines and deployment (Jenkins with OpenShift).
• Backend-first development approach and strong problem solving.
• Process improvement, release management, and software design.

Responsibilities

• Technical Troubleshooting - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth
• Application Delivery Process - Extensive Experience
• Application Design, Architecture - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth
• Application Development Tools - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth
• Application Testing - Extensive Experience
• Packaged Application Integration - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth
• System Development Lifecycle - Extensive Experience

Skills

Java 21 & Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Event-Driven Architecture

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

CI/CD

Backend-first

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Jenkins

Apache Kafka

Job description

Role Overview

The Senior Backend Java Developer role adds technical design and development of high-throughput RESTful APIs, complex problem resolution, guidance and support for colleagues, code and documentation reviews, and use of modern principles, methodologies, and tools to advance enterprise-grade digital and event-driven initiatives. Senior Backend Developer with a strong backend-first mindset, deep expertise in Java 17+, Spring Boot, and event-driven architecture.

Creates and leads the technical design and development of robust backend microservices and APIs. Proposes & designs backend software solutions to address complex business needs. Prepares technical and architectural documentation required. Facilitates complex problem resolution within distributed services, message brokers, and enterprise data flows. Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of backend services. Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance backend engineering capabilities.

Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized backend solutions.

Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support the company's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Troubleshooting - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth


• Application Delivery Process - Extensive Experience


• Application Design, Architecture - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth


• Application Development Tools - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth


• Application Testing - Extensive Experience


• Packaged Application Integration - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth


• System Development Lifecycle - Extensive Experience

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field


• 8+ Years of overall IT experience preferably in a large banking / financial institution environment.


• Java 21 and Spring Boot enterprise development


• API Development (RESTful services, microservices architecture)


• Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) & Data Streaming Platforms (DSP) using Apache Kafka


• Database management with Oracle (preferred), SQL Server, or PostgreSQL


• Containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)


• Working understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment mechanics (Jenkins integration with OpenShift)


• Backend-first development approach (strong aversion to UI-centric full-stack profiles)


• Process Improvement


• Release Management


• Software Solutions and Design


• Application Development


• Design and architecture familiarity/experience


• Business and Team Management


• Group Problem Solving


• Customer Engagement and Solutions Oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Banking experience


• Financial institution experience


• Understanding regulatory and risk controls in distributed systems

Locations:

Pittsburgh, PA

About Techstra Solutions

Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Techstra Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes its decisions on merit, and its policy of equal opportunity prohibits discrimination in all phases of the employment process, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, selection, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. The policy of equal opportunity applies without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship, domestic partnership status, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected categories under federal, state, or local law. The Company also prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon the perception that a person has, or is associated with a person who has, any of these characteristics.