- Select Minds LLC
- Phoenix, AZ
- Full-Time
- 25 days ago
- $120,000 – $130,000
Senior Java Backend Developer.
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Senior Java Backend Developer: our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:This role is for a senior backend developer building digital banking services using Java and Spring Boot.
- The Person:The person will design and build Java microservices and REST APIs, create Kafka-based distributed systems, support CI/CD and automated testing, join architecture and code reviews, and mentor engineers.
- Requirements:The ideal candidate has 8+ years of software development experience with strong Java and Spring Boot, Microservices, Distributed Systems, Kafka, REST APIs, Jenkins, Git, CI/CD, PostgreSQL or MongoDB, and Docker.
About the role
Benefits:
- ONSITE
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
Senior Java Backend Developer – Digital Banking
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Work Arrangement: Day 1 Onsite – Minimum 3 Days/Week
Experience: 8+ Years
Work Arrangement: Day 1 Onsite – Minimum 3 Days/Week
Experience: 8+ Years
Important : This is a Day 1 Onsite position in Phoenix, AZ.
Candidates must be available to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.
We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Distributed Systems, Kafka, and REST APIs.
The role focuses on building secure, scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend services for digital banking platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable Java microservices and REST APIs.
- Build distributed, event-driven systems using Kafka.
- Develop reliable and high-performance backend services.
- Implement fault tolerance, resiliency, caching, and high-availability solutions.
- Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
- Support CI/CD, automated testing, and production readiness.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, architecture, and operations teams.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance.
Required Skills
- 8+ years of software development experience.
- Strong Java and Spring Boot experience.
- Hands-on experience with Microservices and Distributed Systems.
- Experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, and integration patterns.
- Strong experience with Kafka / Kafka Streams.
- Experience with Spring Batch, JUnit, JDBC, Maven/Gradle.
- Experience with Jenkins, Git, and CI/CD.
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or NoSQL databases.
- Experience with Docker and cloud/platform environments.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with GenAI, LLM, RAG, embeddings, or vector search.
- AWS and cloud-native architecture experience.
- Experience with Redis / Cassandra.
- Knowledge of MCP and AI guardrails.
- Banking, fintech, payment, or financial services experience.
- Experience with Python, Hadoop, or Spark.
Core Technology Stack
- Languages & Frameworks: Java (JDK 17–25), Spring Boot
- APIs & Integration: REST / RPC APIs
- Messaging & Streaming: Kafka, Kafka Streams
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra
- DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab, CI/CD
- Containers & Cloud: Docker, Cloud/Platform Environments
- Architecture: Microservices, Distributed Systems, Resiliency
- Engineering: Observability, Performance Optimization, Automated Testing
Flexible work from home options available.
