Staff Software Engineer – Java

Jobtailor

Maryland

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced backend engineer in Maryland to develop scalable services using Java and Spring Boot. You will design RESTful APIs, implement microservices, and build event-driven workflows leveraging AWS ECS, Lambda, Step Functions, and RDS.

The role emphasizes cloud-native solutions, data modeling, and performance optimization, with collaboration across teams to ensure robust, secure, and scalable systems aligned to FINRA-related requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least 5 years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience
System design experience
Strong experience in object-oriented development
Strong experience with cloud technologies
Strong experience in data storage technologies
Experience in performance tuning and optimization
Experience in DevOps and CI/CD technologies
Experience in test automation and unit testing
Experience in software security
Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures and CS fundamentals
Experience with Java and Spring Boot
Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices
Experience with AWS services (ECS, Lambda, Step Functions, RDS)
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling and query optimization
Occasional travel and extended hours may be required
Must comply with FINRA investment restrictions and confidentiality agreements

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot
Build well-structured RESTful APIs for business-critical applications
Implement microservices using established architectural patterns
Collaborate with senior engineers on service boundaries, data contracts and integration approaches
Build and maintain event-driven workflows using AWS services
Develop and deploy cloud-native solutions using ECS, Lambda, Step Functions and RDS
Participate in improving CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and repeatable deployments
Design and implement persistence across relational and NoSQL databases
Apply data modeling and query optimization practices
Analyze systems to determine the properties and functions of each component
Build tools and produce technical documentation to improve developer efficiency and team alignment
Ensure work and problem solving align with team goals
Recommend alternatives when priorities shift
Build productive internal and external working relationships to resolve problems
Share knowledge and present relevant information to teammates
Collaborate in-person and virtually in furtherance of FINRA’s investor protection and market integrity mission

Skills

Java Development

Spring Boot

REST API Development

Microservices Architecture

Cloud Technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ECS

Lambda

Step Functions

RDS

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot
Build well-structured RESTful APIs for business-critical applications
Implement microservices using established architectural patterns
Collaborate with senior engineers on service boundaries, data contracts and integration approaches
Build and maintain event-driven workflows using AWS services
Develop and deploy cloud-native solutions using ECS, Lambda, Step Functions and RDS
Participate in improving CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and repeatable deployments
Design and implement persistence across relational and NoSQL databases
Apply data modeling and query optimization practices
Analyze systems to determine the properties and functions of each component
Build tools and produce technical documentation to improve developer efficiency and team alignment
Ensure work and problem solving align with team goals
Recommend alternatives when priorities shift
Build productive internal and external working relationships to resolve problems
Share knowledge and present relevant information to teammates
Collaborate in-person and virtually in furtherance of FINRA’s investor protection and market integrity mission

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least 5 years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience
System design experience
Strong experience in object-oriented development
Strong experience with cloud technologies
Strong experience in data storage technologies
Experience in performance tuning and optimization
Experience in DevOps and CI/CD technologies
Experience in test automation and unit testing
Experience in software security
Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithm design, problem solving, complexity analysis and data structures
Experience with Java and Spring Boot
Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices
Experience with AWS services, including ECS, Lambda, Step Functions and RDS
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling and query optimization
Occasional travel and extended hours may be required
Must comply with FINRA investment restrictions, securities account disclosure requirements and employee confidentiality and invention assignment agreements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot, with a strong focus on building RESTful APIs and implementing microservices. Proficient in cloud-native solutions and AWS services, alongside a solid foundation in data storage technologies and system design.

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