Senior Java Developer - Cloud & Microservices

Santander US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Santander US is seeking a Senior Java Developer to drive analysis, design, development, and maintenance of enterprise software across multiple initiatives. You will contribute architectural decisions, troubleshoot complex issues, and guide teams in delivering scalable solutions.

The role requires deep Java expertise, Spring Boot, microservices, cloud concepts, and strong communication skills. Expect high-availability systems, performance tuning, and a collaborative, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field.
• 9+ years of hands-on Java development experience in distributed systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Java with Spring Boot, JPA and REST APIs.
• Experience with microservices, cloud concepts, TDD, DDD, and CI/CD (Jenkins).
• Strong SQL and relational database skills; secure coding practices.
• Ability to estimate effort, identify risks, and plan milestones.
• Excellent communication and mentoring for junior developers.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting large-scale, high-availability systems.
• Experience with performance-critical, scalable systems is highly desirable.
• Experience with AI tools and staying current with technology trends.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior hands-on developer across multiple complex application initiatives.
• Lead technical analysis, design, development, and maintenance of complex software applications and components.
• Provide advanced expertise in troubleshooting complex applications, systems, and performance issues.
• Design, implement, and support system enhancements, refactoring, and modernization efforts.
• Research, evaluate, and implement performance monitoring, tuning, scalability, and configuration solutions.
• Drive the development and maintenance of automated test suites and QA practices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and delivery strategy for projects.
• Accurately estimate effort, identify risks, and help plan milestones.
• Mentor and provide guidance to associate and mid-level developers.
• Partner with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to meet objectives.
• Promote engineering best practices, code quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Cloud

SQL

CI/CD

TDD

DDD

Architectural design

Performance tuning

Secure coding

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

Santander US is seeking a Senior Java Developer to drive analysis, design, development, and maintenance of enterprise software across multiple initiatives. You will contribute architectural decisions, troubleshoot complex issues, and guide teams in delivering scalable solutions.

The role requires deep Java expertise, Spring Boot, microservices, cloud concepts, and strong communication skills. Expect high-availability systems, performance tuning, and a collaborative, innovative environment.