Software Engineer

TEKsystems

1d•$55 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

A market‑leading credit card and financial services organization is seeking a Full‑Stack Software Engineer (Java / React.js) to join a high‑impact engineering team. This role is heavily backend‑focused and centered on a high‑priority, enterprise‑wide initiative responsible for engineering and evolving the core platform that services millions of card members. You will work on mission‑critical systems at scale, helping modernize and extend platform capabilities while leveraging AI‑driven technologies to enhance performance, intelligence, and customer experiences.

Requirements

4+ years of professional software engineering experience in Java‑based backend development
Strong experience with Java, Spring/Spring Boot, and microservices architectures
Solid understanding of REST APIs, data modeling, and backend system design
Working knowledge of React.js and modern JavaScript frameworks for frontend integration
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of secure, scalable systems in high‑availability, high‑volume environments
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work on complex, distributed systems

Nice To Haves

Exposure to AI/ML technologies, such as intelligent decisioning, data pipelines, or model integration
Experience with event‑driven architectures (Kafka, messaging systems, streaming platforms)
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps best practices
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and modern frameworks such as Spring Boot
Contribute to high‑priority platform initiatives
Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and event‑driven services that support high‑volume, low‑latency use cases
Collaborate with frontend engineers using React.js to deliver cohesive end‑to‑end solutions (frontend contributions as needed)
Engineer solutions that leverage AI/ML capabilities, including intelligent automation, decisioning, and data‑driven insights
Support cloud‑native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices
Write high‑quality, well‑tested code and participate in design reviews and technical discussions
Partner with product managers, architects, and cross‑functional teams to deliver resilient, secure, and customer‑centric solutions