Sr. Java Software Engineer Digital Banking

Overview

On Site

Depends on Experience

Contract - W2

Contract - Independent

Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Java

Job Details

Position: Sr.

Role Overview

American Express is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to support its Digital Banking initiatives. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a backend developer experienced with Java 11, asynchronous microservices, and containerized deployments. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in modern Java features and prior experience building reactive, real-time transaction platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain asynchronous, reactive microservices using Vert.x and Spring Boot (2.0+).
Design and implement RESTful APIs with Open API (Swagger) specifications.
Build scalable backend systems for digital banking and real-time payments.
Leverage Java 11 features including lambdas, streams, and CompletableFuture.
Deploy and manage services using Docker and Kubernetes in a CI/CD environment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and security of services.

Required Skills & Experience

Proficiency in Java 11 (lambdas, streams, optionals, generics, CompletableFuture).
Experience building asynchronous, reactive microservices with Vert.x.
Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot 2.x, especially in building REST APIs.
Knowledge of Open API / Swagger for API design.
Familiarity with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

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