Senior Java Microservices Engineer :: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid) Locals Only

DMS Vision•Pittsburgh, PA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a Senior Java Microservices Engineer to design, develop, maintain, and support enterprise Java applications. The role focuses on Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, React, and microservices, with emphasis on production support, application stability, performance optimization, and digital banking environments. The position is a 12+ month contract based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a hybrid work arrangement; candidates must be local.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on Java development experience.
Strong experience with Spring Boot.
Experience developing RESTful APIs.
Hands-on experience with React or UI development.
Strong understanding of microservices architecture.
Experience supporting production applications.
Expertise in incident management and defect triage.
Experience performing root cause analysis (RCA).
Strong performance tuning and application optimization skills.
Experience with stability engineering and production support.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Experience handling application vulnerabilities and maintenance alongside feature development.
Experience working in enterprise or digital banking environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with enterprise banking or financial services applications.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise Java-based microservices applications.
Build and enhance RESTful APIs using Spring Boot.
Develop and support React-based UI components.
Perform application maintenance, production support, and incident resolution.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for production issues and implement permanent fixes.
Optimize application performance and improve system stability.
Monitor application health and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
Handle vulnerability remediation and maintenance activities while delivering new features.
Participate in defect triage, incident management, and stability engineering initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams during backlog refinement, sprint planning, and PI execution.
Integrate applications across digital banking platforms and enterprise systems.
Work with QA, DevOps, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.