Senior JAVA Engineer

Senior Java Engineer

Location: Durham, NC (100 New Millennium Way)/ Westlake, TX

Duration: 12 + Month

Interview: Video

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Java Engineer with deep expertise in Java API architectures and AWS cloud infrastructure to support a strategic application modernization effort. This role sits within the Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) sector and focuses on transforming older technology platforms to efficiently process scaling business volumes and introduce highly automated workflows.

The ideal candidate brings over 7 years of progressive experience developing distributed enterprise systems, optimizing heavy database interactions, and supporting Agile Scrum delivery teams within fintech or brokerage domains.

Key Responsibilities & Technical Focus

Core Engineering: Lead development using Java, Angular, and Oracle SQL/PL-SQL (including complex database normalization and query tuning).

Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture: Design and deploy scalable APIs within AWS environments.

CI/CD Automation: Navigate and support active DevOps pipelines across EKS, Docker, Jenkins, GitHub, Udeploy, Artifactory, Terraform, and Stash.

Observability & Monitoring: Maintain application health and performance visibility utilizing Splunk and Datadog.

Platform Modernization: Support the engineering transition away from manual data processes toward enterprise cloud-native architectures that prioritize scalability, volume handling, and reliability.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience: 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience specializing in Java and AWS.

Industry Context: Previous experience working within brokerage, fintech, or broader financial services (BFSI) is highly required.

Modernization Background: Direct experience assisting enterprise applications through modernization or cloud-migration lifecycles.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.