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Java / Vert.X Software Engineer

BlackFern RecruitmentStamford, CT🇺🇸United StatesPosted 6 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Visa sponsorship or transfers not available. Not considering OPT's or CPT's.

This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office/2 days remote).

About your team:

The successful candidate will help design, develop, and maintain our Web API platform, which currently provides third Parties, clients, and our client-facing applications with access to highly critical, real-time services required for day-to-day operations. As a member of the Web PI team, you will help shape the platform's future and have numerous opportunities for growth.

What will be your responsibilities:

  • You will work with business and internal teams, adding new features and interfaces as required.
  • You will write documentation units and regression tests for new interfaces.
  • You will write backend services and/or clients that will help expose internal services.
  • You will provide third-level support.

Requirements

Which skills are required:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Java Developer with expertise in Java, Spring, Vert.x
  • Proficiency in using Git version control for code management and collaboration.
  • Strong command of RESTful web services and experience in designing and implementing them.
  • Experience with JUnit or other testing frameworks for writing unit and integration tests.
  • Solid understanding of software development principles and best practices.
  • Experience with WebSockets and real-time communication in a Java-based environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • Continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the industry
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS) is a plus.
  • Previous experience with agile development methodologies is a plus.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

  • Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

Skills

Spring
AWS
Agile
Git
JUnit
Java

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