Senior Backend Engineer (Java & ETL Specialist)

The Core Engineering-Compliance, Senior Backend Engineer (Java & ETL Specialist), Vice President, Dallaslocation_onDallas, TX, United States

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CORPORATE TITLEVice President

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OFFICE LOCATION(S)Dallas

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JOB FUNCTIONSoftware Engineering

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Key Responsibilities

• 1. Backend & Microservices Development

• Design, develop, and implement scalable, resilient microservices using Java and Spring Boot.

• Apply domain-driven design (DDD) principles to ensure service isolation and maintainability.

• Optimize application performance for low latency and high throughput.

• 2. ETL & Data Pipeline Engineering

• Architect and maintain complex ETL/ELT workflows utilizing Spring Batch.

• Configure batch components for high-volume data ingestion and intricate transformations.

• Implement advanced batch features, including job partitioning, multi-threaded steps, and custom fault-tolerance policies (skip/retry logic).

• 3. API Design & Security

• Develop and document RESTful APIs that facilitate seamless data exchange between internal systems and external partners.

• Enforce rigorous security standards using Spring Security, OAuth2, and JWT.

• Ensure high availability and reliability of public-facing and internal endpoints.

• 4. Messaging & Real-Time Streaming

• Build event-driven architectures using Kafka or RabbitMQ.

• Implement real-time data triggers and stream processing to support asynchronous system communication.

• 5. Database Management & Optimization

• Demonstrate SQL Mastery by designing efficient schemas and writing complex queries for data analysis.

• Perform database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization to handle large-scale datasets

• Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 7 or more years of professional experience in backend software engineering.

• Java Mastery: Deep understanding of Java (8+) and core Spring Framework concepts.

• Spring Ecosystem: Expert-level proficiency in Spring Boot and Spring Batch.

• Data Engineering: Proven track record of building production-grade ETL pipelines.

• Messaging: Hands-on experience with message brokers (Kafka preferred) for distributed systems.

• Database: Advanced knowledge of Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server) and complex SQL.

• Security: Solid understanding of API security best practices and web vulnerabilities (OWASP).

• Tools: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab).

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).

• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.

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