Backend Engineer

Backend EngineerJersey City, New Jersey, United States; McLean, Virginia, United States; Richmond, Virginia, United StatesExiger transforms supply chains into a strategic advantage, advancing our mission to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed. Our AI platform, 1Exiger, delivers instant visibility into complex supplier ecosystems, leveraging proprietary data and advanced AI to surface risk, automate compliance, and unlock efficiencies and cost savings to strengthen long-term resilience. Trusted by 550+ global customers, including Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, Exiger is a recognized, award-winning leader in supply chain AI and a FedRAMP® authorized provider to the federal government.Exiger is building technology that makes the world a more transparent place to succeed. Our focus lies in developing SaaS solutions that play an active role in combatting human trafficking, thwarting money laundering, and ensuring adherence to global sanctions. Joining our team entails creating the software designed to support these initiatives.We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic person who is looking to meet the challenges and reap the rewards of developing an innovative technology product. The Java Developer is responsible for working with a strong development team to create world-class software for world-class clients. Key responsibilities include:Develop software based on evolving business requirements while ensuring alignment to current and developing architectureUnderstand and help refine un-stated requirementsParticipate in design and peer reviewsTake responsibility for the quality of deliverablesProactively identify areas for improvement, seek solutions and make recommendationsKnowledge & skills:Ability to quickly learn and adapt to a dynamic environmentCommitment to delivery of quality softwareExcellent communication skillsProfessional experience required:An undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science or similar program.5-8 years of software development experience in JavaExposure to inversion of control/Spring DI patternsExperience working in an agile environment.Understanding of different messaging protocols and format standards and languages (SOAP, REST, XML, JSON, HTML)We're an amazing place to work. Why?Discretionary time off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time offIndustry leading health, vision, and dental benefitsCompetitive compensation package16 weeks of fully paid parental leaveFlexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicableFocus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programmingPurposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certificationsThis is a full-time hybrid opportunity in Loveland, OH with 1-2 days in office per week for meaningful team collaboration and events.Exiger is named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management, twice selected as one of Fast Company's 'Brands That Matter,' and recipient of the Third Party Risk Association's Innovator Award, Exiger's technology has been recognized by leading analyst evaluations and 50+ awards.At Exiger, our values define how we work and why we lead. We are mission-inspired, imagination-driven, trust-anchored, and compassion-focused—committed to building technology that makes the world safer, more transparent, and more resilient.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.Exiger's hybrid work policy is periodically reviewed and adjusted to align with evolving business needs.