Compliance, Senior Backend Engineer (Java & ETL Specialist), Dallas, Associate

Goldman Sachs•Dallas, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Java and ETL specialization to join our Compliance team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and resilient backend systems, with a strong focus on data engineering and robust API development. You will be instrumental in building and optimizing ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring data integrity, and implementing secure, high-performance microservices.

Requirements

4–7 years of professional experience in backend software engineering.
Deep understanding of Java (8+) and core Spring Framework concepts.
Expert-level proficiency in Spring Boot and Spring Batch.
Proven track record of building production-grade ETL pipelines.
Hands-on experience with message brokers (Kafka preferred) for distributed systems.
Advanced knowledge of Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server) and complex SQL.
Solid understanding of API security best practices and web vulnerabilities (OWASP).
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab).

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).
Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement scalable, resilient microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
Apply domain-driven design (DDD) principles to ensure service isolation and maintainability.
Optimize application performance for low latency and high throughput.
Architect and maintain complex ETL/ELT workflows utilizing Spring Batch.
Configure batch components for high-volume data ingestion and intricate transformations.
Implement advanced batch features, including job partitioning, multi-threaded steps, and custom fault-tolerance policies (skip/retry logic).
Develop and document RESTful APIs that facilitate seamless data exchange between internal systems and external partners.
Enforce rigorous security standards using Spring Security, OAuth2, and JWT.
Ensure high availability and reliability of public-facing and internal endpoints.
Build event-driven architectures using Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Implement real-time data triggers and stream processing to support asynchronous system communication.
Demonstrate SQL Mastery by designing efficient schemas and writing complex queries for data analysis.
Perform database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization to handle large-scale datasets.