Backend Java Developer

Software Guidance & Assistance • Alpharetta, GA

423d

About The Position

The Backend Java Developer will join the Middle Office Core Platform Organization at a premier financial services client in Alpharetta, GA. This role focuses on driving product development and modernization initiatives, building financial products and platform capabilities that serve millions of customers. The developer will be responsible for designing and programming components and features, ensuring high-quality code and effective collaboration within a fast-paced team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in STEM Majors.
• 7-15 years of relevant professional experience or 5 years with a master's or 2 years with a PhD.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, Software Design Patterns, and coding principles.
• Hands-on experience in microservices architecture and development, and databases such as Oracle, MySQL, Sybase, PostgreSQL.
• 7-15 years' experience in Java.
• Experience in building scalable and highly available distributed systems.
• Expertise in core data structures and algorithms.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in ServiceMesh, Containers, and Kubernetes technologies.
• Preferred hands-on experience in building cloud-based software leveraging cloud and open-source technology and frameworks.
• Preferred understanding and experience in one of the public clouds (AWS, Azure) native services.
• C++ and Golang is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage in technical discussions and participate in technical designs.
• Work closely with peers in a fast-paced technical design and development team.
• Execute tasks to meet product release goals in a fast-paced delivery mode.
• Maintain code quality through best practices, unit testing, and code quality automation.
• Understand the entire product and its modules, becoming an expert in assigned components.
• Help design interfaces and information exchange between modules.
• Possess advanced domain knowledge and demonstrate customer focus.
• Articulate the need for scalability and improve quality through testing.
• Write code that meets standards and delivers desired functionality.

Benefits

• Diverse team built on core values of customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree