Senior Java Engineer - Spring Boot, Large-Scale FinTech

Early Warning; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Early Warning is hiring for a senior software engineer to help develop and maintain core payments products such as Zelle and Paze. You will work on Java-based services, Spring Boot, and modern DevOps practices in a hybrid environment.

You will design features, review code, query data with SQL, and write automated tests integrated into CI/CD. The role requires strong communication skills and a track record of delivering secure software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years direct experience in Software Engineering or related experience.
• Proficient with Git source control and Git flow branching model.
• Spring / Spring boot framework is required.
• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices.
• Familiarity writing automated tests.
• Proficient with SQL.
• Proficient in RESTful service design.
• Experience with Docker/ Kubernetes.
• Experience with Kafka.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the discussion and implementation around complex capabilities.
• Develops complex features and capabilities to enhance the Early Warning core product offerings.
• Managing source code using Git.
• Receiving, reviewing, and approving pull requests ensuring that code quality remains high.
• Querying platform data using SQL-based DBs.
• Working on complex Java Web Services using Spring Boot.
• Document complex details and decisions in Confluence.
• Building automated tests alongside sprint work that is integrated into the CI/CD pipeline, considering environment variables, and providing recommendations.
• Able to troubleshoot complex bugs that may arise during development.
• Support the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Skills

RESTful service design

SQL proficiency

Automated testing

Git workflow

DevOps familiarity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Java programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Job description

Early Warning is hiring for a senior software engineer to help develop and maintain core payments products such as Zelle and Paze. You will work on Java-based services, Spring Boot, and modern DevOps practices in a hybrid environment.

You will design features, review code, query data with SQL, and write automated tests integrated into CI/CD. The role requires strong communication skills and a track record of delivering secure software.