Senior Java Backend Engineer - ETL, Microservices & Data

Goldman Sachs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking a Backend Software Engineer in Dallas, United States, to design and implement scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate should have 4–7 years of experience, with expertise in the Spring ecosystem and a strong background in data engineering. They will be responsible for optimizing application performance and ensuring high availability of systems. Familiarity with messaging systems like Kafka and solid understanding of API security best practices are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of professional experience in backend software engineering.
• Deep understanding of Java (8+) and core Spring Framework concepts.
• Proven track record of building production-grade ETL pipelines.
• Advanced knowledge of relational databases and complex SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Optimize application performance for low latency and high throughput.
• Develop and document RESTful APIs for data exchange.
• Build event-driven architectures using Kafka or RabbitMQ.

Skills

Java mastery

Expert-level proficiency in Spring Boot

Data engineering

Hands-on experience with messaging (Kafka)

Advanced knowledge of relational databases

Solid understanding of API security best practices

Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes

Job description

Goldman Sachs is seeking a Backend Software Engineer in Dallas, United States, to design and implement scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate should have 4–7 years of experience, with expertise in the Spring ecosystem and a strong background in data engineering. They will be responsible for optimizing application performance and ensuring high availability of systems. Familiarity with messaging systems like Kafka and solid understanding of API security best practices are essential for this role.