Software Engineer – Java

The Corporate; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate is seeking a Software Engineer – Java to join our Buffalo-based team. The role requires hands-on Java development with Spring Boot, building RESTful APIs and microservices, and strong Oracle SQL skills.

Hybrid onsite schedule (Mon–Thu onsite; Fri remote) starts Day 1, with a 6-month engagement and potential extension. Ideal candidates will have experience in Agile environments, CI/CD pipelines, JUnit testing, and cloud familiarity (AWS/Azure).

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on Java development experience with strong proficiency in Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Develop Java applications using Spring Boot and microservices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Oracle DB

SQL

CI/CD

JUnit

Maven/Gradle

Cloud Platforms

Distributed Systems

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Maven

Gradle

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Job description

Software Engineer – Java

Location: Buffalo, NY (Hybrid – Onsite Mon–Thu)

Duration: 6 Months (with strong potential for extension)

Interview Process: Phone Screen → Video Interview

Key Industry Keywords

Java Developer, Full Stack Java Engineer, Backend Developer, Spring Boot Developer, RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, Oracle Database, SQL, Banking & Financial Services, Fintech, Agile/Scrum, CI/CD Pipeline, DevOps Tools (Jenkins, GitLab), Unit Testing (JUnit), Maven/Gradle, Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure – preferred but not required), API Design, Distributed Systems

Core Responsibilities & Requirements

• 5 years of hands‑on experience in Java development with strong proficiency in Spring Boot
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices
• Strong working knowledge of Oracle Database, including SQL, PL/SQL, and performance tuning
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Proficiency in unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and integration testing tools
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Banking, financial services, or fintech domain experience is a strong plus
• Onsite from Day1 – Hybrid schedule (Mon‑Thu onsite; Fri remote)

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points)

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Knowledge of frontend technologies (React, Angular) for full‑stack contributions
• Certifications in Java, Spring, or cloud technologies