Backend Java Engineer - McLean, VA

Job Title: Senior Backend Java Engineer
Location : McLean, VA

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Java Engineer to join a fast-paced engineering team supporting enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java backend development, microservices architecture, cloud technologies, and distributed systems. The role involves designing scalable solutions, developing APIs, and supporting mission-critical applications in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions
• Develop highly available and secure enterprise applications
• Work with Kafka and event-driven architecture for real-time data processing
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, DevOps, and QA teams
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical planning
• Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments
• Ensure best practices in coding, testing, security, and documentation

Required Skills

• 8+ years of hands-on Java development experience
• Strong expertise in Java 8/11/17 and Spring Boot
• Experience with Microservices Architecture
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs and backend integrations
• Hands-on experience with Kafka or messaging platforms
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments
• Experience with AWS cloud services
• Familiarity with Jenkins, Git, Maven, and CI/CD tools
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Banking or Financial Services domain
• Production support and monitoring experience
• Familiarity with Splunk, Grafana, or ELK
• Understanding of security and compliance standards
• Agile/Scrum development experience

Education

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field