Sr. Software Engineer

Netspend; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Netspend in Austin, TX is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer Java with expertise in Core Java, microservices, Kafka, AWS, and advanced Java. You will contribute to enterprise-grade projects across the development lifecycle, building Spring Boot applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure code quality and robust design.

The role emphasizes security, database work, and documentation to support scalable, maintainable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of Core Java and microservices.
• Hands-on with Kafka, Spring Boot, AWS.
• Good understanding of Advanced Java skills.
• Basic Database Skills including knowledge of SQL.
• Experience in Version Control Systems (Git/Bitbucket).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SpringBoot applications using Java.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement software solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that meets industry standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in existing applications, and provide timely resolutions.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development, and apply them to improve quality and performance.
• Write and execute unit tests to ensure reliability and functionality.
• Work with databases and data structures to store, retrieve, and manipulate data.
• Implement security measures to protect applications from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Document technical specifications, user manuals, and other relevant documentation to ensure effective communication and knowledge transfer

Skills

Core Java

Microservices

Kafka

Spring Boot

AWS

Advanced Java

SQL

Git/Bitbucket

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git / Bitbucket

Job description

About the Company:

Netspend Corporation is a global, vertically-integrated financial services and technology company dedicated to the delivery of innovative financial empowerment solutions to consumers worldwide. Netspend’s financial products and services span prepaid, debit, cross-border payments, and loyalty solutions for consumers and enterprise partners.

Netspend provides prepaid and debit account solutions that connect customers with secure, convenient access to global payment networks so they can manage their money and make everyday purchases. With a nationwide U.S. retail network, customers can purchase and reload Netspend products at 130,000 reload points and over 100,000 distributing locations.

Since our founding in 1999 by industry pioneers, Netspend products have processed billions of dollars in transaction volume and served millions of customers worldwide. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas with employees worldwide.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer Java with a solid understanding of Core Java, microservices, kafka, AWS and Advance Java Skills. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in enterprise or large-scale projects, contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SpringBoot applications using Java programming language.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement software solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that meets industry standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in existing applications, and provide timely resolutions.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development, and apply them to improve the quality and performance of applications.
• Write and execute unit tests to ensure the reliability and functionality of code.
• Work with databases and data structures to store, retrieve, and manipulate data.
• Implement security measures to protect applications from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Document technical specifications, user manuals, and other relevant documentation to ensure effective communication and knowledge transfer

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field with 5+ years of experience
• Excellent knowledge of CoreJava and Micrso-Services.
• Hands on knowledge of Kafka, Spring boot microservices, AWS etc.
• Good understanding of Advanced Java skills.
• Basic Database Skills including knowledge of SQL.
• Experience in Version Control System (preferred Bit bucket/GIT)

Preferred Qualification

• Strong proficiency in Java programming language
• Experience with SpringBoot framework
• Knowledge of RESTful web services and API development
• Familiarity with database technologies such as Oracle or PostgreSQL
• Understanding of software development principles and methodologies
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with other developers and stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE