Senior Full Stack Java Developer

McBride•Vienna, VA

11d•Remote

About The Position

McBride Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Java Developer to support enterprise-level application development initiatives within a fast-paced financial services environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in modern Java development, microservices architecture, cloud-native technologies, and front-end frameworks while contributing to highly scalable and secure applications. This role requires strong collaboration skills, hands-on technical leadership, and the ability to thrive in Agile delivery teams.

Requirements

10+ years of professional software development experience
Prior experience supporting financial services or banking clients strongly preferred
Strong expertise in Java/J2EE development using Java Versions 8 and 17
Extensive experience with Spring Boot and Hibernate/JPA
Hands-on experience developing and supporting Microservice Architecture
Strong understanding of RESTful Web Services and API development
Experience working with relational databases including MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL
Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and DynamoDB
Experience implementing messaging and event-driven systems using Kafka and RabbitMQ
Knowledge of authentication and security technologies including OAuth and JWT
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools including Docker and Kubernetes
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using Jenkins and GitHub
Experience testing APIs using Postman or SOAP UI
Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing using JUnit and Mockito
Experience working within Agile and Scrum environments
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java and modern front-end technologies
Build scalable microservices and APIs to support high-volume transaction processing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, QA engineers, DevOps engineers, and product owners
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployments
Troubleshoot production issues and implement performance improvements
Ensure applications meet security, compliance, and performance standards
Create technical documentation and contribute to architectural discussions
Mentor junior developers and contribute to development best practices