Job Title: Java Developer (Banking Domain) – Golang a Plus
Location: McLean/Richmond, VA - 5 Days onsite
Employment Type: W2
Experience: 8+ Years
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with strong experience in the Banking/Financial Services domain. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems using Java-based technologies. Experience with Golang is a strong plus.
This role involves developing enterprise-grade applications supporting core banking, payments, risk, compliance, and digital banking platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture
Build RESTful APIs and integrate with internal/external banking systems
Work on high-volume transaction systems (payments, ACH, wire transfers, credit/debit processing)
Implement secure coding practices aligned with banking compliance standards
Optimize performance for low-latency, high-throughput financial systems
Participate in system design discussions and architecture reviews
Collaborate with product, QA, DevOps, and cross-functional banking teams
Contribute to CI/CD pipeline and cloud deployments
(Plus) Develop microservices using Golang for performance-critical components
Required Qualifications
8+ years of hands-on experience in Java development
Strong expertise in:
Java 8/11/17
Spring Boot, Spring MVC
Microservices architecture
REST APIs
JPA/Hibernate
Experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
Strong understanding of:
Banking workflows (Payments, Lending, Core Banking, Risk, AML)
Transaction processing systems
Secure coding standards
Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, MQ, RabbitMQ)
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of multi-threading and performance tuning
Nice to Have (Preferred)
Experience with Golang (Go) development
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform)
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of DevOps practices
Experience with event-driven architecture
Understanding of regulatory frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, AML compliance)