Java Backend Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

Skillset

• Strong hands-on experience in Java development
• Expertise in building REST APIs and GraphQL services
• Experience with Big Data querying and handling large datasets
• Hands-on experience with Vert.x or similar reactive programming frameworks
• Strong understanding of full stack development (backend + UI)
• Experience with frontend technologies (React, Angular, or similar)
• Familiarity with GenAI tools (GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development platforms)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of software design principles, system design, and microservices architecture
• Experience working with distributed systems and scalable architectures
• Understanding of code quality, testing strategies, and performance optimization
• Ability to work across teams and align with enterprise-wide standards

Preferred

• Prior American Express experience
• Experience working in enterprise-scale environments with multiple teams and systems