VP Backend Architect - Java/Spring Microservices & ETL

Goldman Sachs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and implement scalable microservices in Java with Spring Boot. You will architect ETL/ELT workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure, reliable data exchanges with internal systems and external partners.

Responsibilities include API design, real-time messaging with Kafka, and SQL optimization for large datasets, leveraging Spring Batch for batch processing and strong security practices throughout.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Deep understanding of Java (8+) and core Spring Framework concepts.
• Expert-level proficiency in Spring Boot and Spring Batch.
• Proven track record building production-grade ETL pipelines.
• Experience with messaging systems like Kafka and relational databases.
• Solid understanding of API security and web vulnerabilities (OWASP).

Responsibilities

• Backend & microservices development using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design, develop, and implement scalable, resilient microservices.
• Architect and maintain ETL/ELT workflows with Spring Batch.
• Develop RESTful APIs and enforce security with OAuth2/JWT.
• Build event-driven architectures using Kafka or RabbitMQ.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring Batch

ETL Pipelines

Kafka

Relational Databases

Security Best Practices

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

Goldman Sachs is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and implement scalable microservices in Java with Spring Boot. You will architect ETL/ELT workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure, reliable data exchanges with internal systems and external partners.

Responsibilities include API design, real-time messaging with Kafka, and SQL optimization for large datasets, leveraging Spring Batch for batch processing and strong security practices throughout.