Java Backend Developer

Pennycoder.com - McLean, VA

Full-time

McLean, VA

About the position

We are seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer to join our team in McLean, VA. This long-term hybrid role involves maintaining our existing platform and developing new features, particularly in fraud detection and data orchestration. The ideal candidate will have strong Java development skills, a solid understanding of AWS services, and some experience with Python. The position requires a proactive and self-sufficient individual capable of working with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain new features while ensuring the stability and scalability of existing services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including tech leads and senior engineers, to implement solutions.
• Take ownership of multiple stories/tasks (6-7 at a time) and deliver them efficiently, from start to finish.
• Work on core components related to fraud detection and data orchestration.
• Contribute to the team's push to expand cross-channel authentication capabilities.

Requirements

• Expertise in Java and Spring Boot, with experience building APIs.
• Strong experience with AWS (Lambda, Fargate, ECS, IAM, Security Groups, etc.).
• Familiarity with Python, with some exposure required.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks such as JUnit, Cucumber, and tools like Postman for API testing.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.