Java Developer
We are seeking a Java Developer with strong experience in Spring Boot to build and maintain scalable, cloud-native microservices for AWS-hosted applications in the mortgage insurance industry. This role focuses on backend development, data integration, and service reliability within a modern microservices architecture.
About the Company
We're working with a well-funded and fast-growing fintech startup that's using technology and analytics to drive innovation in the U.S. mortgage market. Unlike legacy competitors, our client is building greenfield technology to improve speed and efficiency-quoting in under 200 milliseconds.
They are the first startup mortgage company to emerge in 12 years, offering a disruptive alternative to Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), which affects 35% of all U.S. mortgages. With only six major players in this space, this is a rare opportunity to join a company poised for massive impact.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend microservices using Java (17+) and Spring Boot (3+)
- Design and consume RESTful APIs in a microservices environment
- Work with PostgreSQL and DynamoDB
- Implement unit, integration, and BDD tests using JUnit, Mockito, and Cucumber
- Containerize applications with Docker and deploy to AWS using Kubernetes (EKS)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support internal and external B2B applications
- Ensure scalability, performance, and security leveraging AWS-native services
- Use GitHub for version control and contribute to CI/CD pipelines
Education
- Minimum: Bachelor's in Computer Science
- Preferred: Master's in Computer Science
Experience
- Minimum: 5 years in backend development
- Preferred: 8 years
Skills
Required:
- 5+ years of experience in Java backend development
- Proficient in Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3+
- Experience with RESTful API design and development
- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and DynamoDB
- Proficiency in Docker, GitHub, and AWS services
- Experience with Kubernetes (EKS or similar)
- Strong testing skills: JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber
- Familiarity with CI/CD and modern DevOps practices
Preferred:
- Experience with React or Angular and state management libraries (Redux, NgRx)
- Experience with BPM platforms like Camunda
- Familiarity with AWS services like S3 and Aurora
- Understanding of UX design principles
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