Java Engineer

Fintech•Tampa, FL

61d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Java Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role is ideal for a professional with 3-5 years of software development experience who is passionate about building scalable, high-quality applications in the financial technology domain. The successful candidate will work on full-stack development projects, and contribute to our mission of modernizing payment systems in the alcohol beverage industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
3-5 years of professional software development experience
Strong proficiency in Java and the Java ecosystem (Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Maven/Gradle)
Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and basic web development concepts
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and SQL optimization
Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB) and data modeling concepts
Experience with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, Jest, Cypress)
Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and branching strategies
Understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns
Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
Knowledge of security best practices and authentication/authorization patterns

Nice To Haves

Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure
Knowledge of message queuing systems (Apache Kafka)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Understanding of financial technology domain concepts and payment processing
Knowledge of data streaming and ETL processes (Apache NiFi, Apache Spark)
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Application Insights, Grafana)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level Java applications and microservices.
Design and implement RESTful APIs and web services for internal and external integrations
Work with databases including PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
Participate in the complete software development lifecycle including design, implementation, testing, and deployment
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards
Implement automated testing strategies including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management
Support and maintain legacy applications including troubleshooting and enhancements.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex technical issues
Work with cloud platforms, primarily Microsoft Azure, for deployment and scaling
Document technical designs, processes, and system architectures
Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to technical decision-making
Support vendor management activities including technical evaluations and integration support