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Backend Java Engineer - McLean, VA

• Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 1 day ago

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6 Months

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Skills

NoSQL
rest
java
Documentation
Splunk
Agile
SQL
Spring boot
Kafka
Coding
Microservice
Docker
Kubernetes
DEV OPS
Git
QA
Jenkins
Scrum
MAVEN
Grafana
Amazon Web Services
Problem-Solving
Best Practices
Continuous Integration/Delivery
Distributed Systems
Financial Services
Real-Time
Application Performance
Technical Planning

Summary

Job Title: Senior Backend Java Engineer
Location : McLean, VA

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Java Engineer to join a fast-paced engineering team supporting enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java backend development, microservices architecture, cloud technologies, and distributed systems. The role involves designing scalable solutions, developing APIs, and supporting mission-critical applications in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
Build RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions
Develop highly available and secure enterprise applications
Work with Kafka and event-driven architecture for real-time data processing
Collaborate with product owners, architects, DevOps, and QA teams
Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues
Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical planning
Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments
Ensure best practices in coding, testing, security, and documentation

Required Skills

8+ years of hands-on Java development experience
Strong expertise in Java 8/11/17 and Spring Boot
Experience with Microservices Architecture
Strong knowledge of REST APIs and backend integrations
Hands-on experience with Kafka or messaging platforms
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments
Experience with AWS cloud services
Familiarity with Jenkins, Git, Maven, and CI/CD tools
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Banking or Financial Services domain
Production support and monitoring experience
Familiarity with Splunk, Grafana, or ELK
Understanding of security and compliance standards
Agile/Scrum development experience

Education

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

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Dice Id: RTX1bee1d
Position Id: 2026-2587
Posted 30+ days ago

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