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Title – Sr. Backend Java Developer
Location-Onsite @Mclean, VA-Need Locals Only -No Non Locals
Duration Contract
Job Title: Sr. Backend Java Developer
Description:
We re looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join an Agile team responsible for a mission-critical web platform. You ll work on stabilizing and enhancing existing systems while driving modernization using Java and AWS. This role suits a pragmatic, hands-on engineer who enjoys owning backend systems end-to-end and shaping technical direction in a regulated environment.
What You Ll Do
• Design, build, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Develop and evolve microservices and REST APIs
• Modernize legacy backend components while ensuring system stability
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries Integrate services with AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, SQS, EventBridge, etc.)
• Apply event-driven and cloud-native patterns to improve scalability and resilience
• Write unit and integration tests and participate in code reviews
• Support production systems, debugging issues and improving observability
• Collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, QA, and DevOps teams in an Agile environment
What We Re Looking For
• Strong experience with Java and
• Solid understanding of backend architecture, microservices, and design patterns
• Hands-on experience with AWS services Strong SQL skills and experience with PostgreSQL
• Experience working with legacy systems and incremental modernization
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments
• Financial Services or Wealth Management experience is a plus
• Ownership mindset and strong problem-solving skills
Technology Stack Languages & Frameworks: Java 23, Spring Boot 3.x Architecture: Microservices, REST APIs, event-driven systems Database: PostgreSQL Cloud: AWS DevOps: Git, Gradle, Docker, CI/CD Observability: New Relic, Elasticsearch Productivity: GitHub Copilot
