Senior Java Backend Developer, Platform Solutions, Enterprise Partnerships

Goldman Sachs - Richardson, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Richardson, TX

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Java Backend Developer will be a key member of the backend engineering group at Goldman Sachs, responsible for designing, developing, and deploying mission-critical applications. This role requires a strong background in Java development and backend services, contributing to the overall software solutions of the company.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend applications using Java technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Maintain and improve the performance of existing software.
• Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and contribute to technical architecture decisions.
• Mentor junior developers and actively contribute to a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in Java backend development.
• Proficiency with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with database technologies such as MongoDB.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with front-end technologies like JavaScript, Angular, or React.
• Familiarity with Golang.
• Familiarity with IVR systems like AWS Connect.