Java Developer (Final round in person at Alpharetta, GA)

Java Developer Alpharetta, GA

In-person Interview is required

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain robust Java applications and microservices that meet business requirements.
• Architect and implement scalable, high-performance microservices using Spring Boot and related technologies.
• Handle multi-threaded programming, concurrency control, and performance tuning to ensure low-latency, reliable systems.
• Collaborate with frontend, backend, and data teams to define APIs and data models; ensure secure, well-documented interfaces.
• Build and optimize SQL queries; work with large, complex databases and data structures.
• Participate in architectural discussions, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior developers.
• Adhere to best practices for security, reliability, and compliance within a financial services context.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement durable fixes.

Required Qualifications:

• Overall 6+ years of experience in IT is required
• Strong Core Java expertise (Java 8/11/17+ with a deep understanding of JVM internals, garbage collection, and performance tuning).
• Microservices architecture experience; design and implement scalable services.
• Multithreading and concurrency mastery; thread-safe programming and synchronization techniques.
• Spring Framework; extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Cloud, and related ecosystems.
• SQL proficiency with hands-on experience optimizing complex queries; familiarity with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MS SQL).
• Experience working with large databases and data warehousing concepts.
• Financial services domain experience is highly preferred (trading, risk, settlements, market data, regulatory reporting, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architectures.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure) and related security practices.
• Knowledge of data security, encryption, and regulatory compliance in finance.
• Certification or coursework related to Java, Spring, or financial technologies.