Senior Backend Java Developer - Westlake, TX

Modernizing platforms that support millions of customers is no small task — and that’s exactly the opportunity this role offers. We’re looking for a hands on Software Engineer who thrives in cloud native development, distributed systems, and building resilient, scalable backend services. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to enterprise wide modernization, this role will feel like home.
About the Opportunity
You’ll join a team focused on building innovative, cloud native capabilities that power secure, tax efficient savings, protection solutions, and guaranteed income experiences. Your work will directly influence mission critical applications, including record keeping systems and representative facing platforms.
This is a role for engineers who love to build, automate, optimize, and continuously improve.
What You’ll Do
• Design, develop, and enhance backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and modern frameworks
• Build RESTful APIs, event driven components, and microservices aligned with enterprise architecture
• Develop large scale, distributed applications with a focus on performance, resiliency, and scalability
• Implement cloud native solutions using AWS services (Lambda, ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SQS/SNS, etc.)
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with full DevSecOps automation (unit, component, functional, performance, security)
• Use Docker and container based architectures to modernize application deployment
• Apply service virtualization and mocking frameworks to support complex testing scenarios
• Troubleshoot and triage issues across production and non production environments
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and operations teams to deliver high quality, secure software
What You Bring
• 6-9  years or 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in cloud environments
• Strong hands on experience with Java, Tomcat, Spring Boot, and backend engineering
• Experience designing and building REST APIs, microservices, and event driven architectures
• Proficiency with Docker and containerized development
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and automated testing frameworks
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (Oracle/PL SQL, DynamoDB)
• Familiarity with service virtualization and mocking frameworks
• AWS certifications or equivalent cloud experience
• Strong communication, documentation, and cross team collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
What Success Looks Like
• Consistent delivery of high quality, production ready software
• Strong alignment with engineering best practices and modernization goals
• Effective partnership with cross functional teams
• Ownership of technical solutions, testing, and deployment readiness
• Contribution to innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement