Backend Java Developer - Locals Only --- Hybrid role

Java Backend Developer

Location - Remote & Onsite Thrice a week - Vienna, VA

Duration : Long term ongoing with no end date

Compensation*

Pay: $75-85/hr

*This is the targeted compensation range for this role per hour. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance; 401(k)

Overview

We''re seeking a curious, technically minded professional who loves solving complex problems, understands how great software is built, and isn''t afraid to dive into source code when needed. This isn''t a traditional software engineering role; it''s an opportunity to influence the technical direction of our Digital Banking platform by helping engineering teams build solutions that are scalable, secure, resilient, and built to last.

You''ll work alongside Engineering, Architecture, Security, and Products teams to identify technical opportunities, reduce technical debt, and ensure we''re making sound technical decisions today that won''t become tomorrow''s problems.

If you enjoy asking "Why?", "Is there a better way?", and "Will this scale?", you''ll fit right in.

What You''ll Be Doing

• Dive into application code and architecture to understand how things work and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform technical analysis across applications, APIs, integrations, and services to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Influence technical decisions that improve scalability, resiliency, maintainability, and long-term sustainability.
• Partner with engineering teams to review solution designs and implementation approaches.
• Identify technical debt and help prioritize improvements that create lasting value.
• Champion secure coding practices and help ensure applications are designed with security from the start.
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns to support modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish engineering standards, reusable patterns, and technical best practices.
• Support cloud adoption, platform modernization, and application lifecycle improvements.
• Create technical documentation, design guidance, playbooks, and knowledge artifacts that help teams move faster.
• Think beyond today''s requirements and help shape tomorrow''s technical landscape.

What We''re Looking For

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and modern application architecture.
• Ability to read, understand, and analyze source code (Java experience is highly preferred).
• Experience working with APIs, microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native applications.
• Deep understanding of what makes solutions scalable, resilient, maintainable, and sustainable.
• Knowledge of modern software delivery practices including CI/CD and DevOps.
• Experience identifying technical risks before they become production issues.

Security Mindset

Security isn''t someone else''s job.

We''re looking for someone who understands and advocates for secure software development by applying best practices such as:

• Secure coding principles
• PenTest Remediation
• API and application security
• Authentication and authorization
• Encryption and secrets management
• Vulnerability remediation
• Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
• Security-by-design and threat modeling

What Will Make You Successful

You''re someone who:

• Loves solving technical puzzles.
• Can connect the dots across complex systems.
• Enjoys learning new technologies.
• Balances tactical problem solving with strategic thinking.
• Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Builds strong relationships and enjoys collaborating across teams.
• Takes ownership, leads through influence, and continuously looks for ways to improve how we build software.

Bonus Points

• Experience within a banking or financial services organization.
• Familiarity with Digital Banking platforms.
• Experience with Azure, cloud platforms, event-driven architecture, or enterprise integrations.
• Knowledge of application modernization, technical debt management, or architecture governance.