Java Software Engineer

The Java Full Stack Developer to join our technology team at a leading retail bank. This role involves designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade custom microservice applications using modern Java technologies and Angular framework. You will lead development efforts on mission-critical applications such as our billing platforms while mentoring development team members and driving technical excellence., * Lead end-to-end development of custom microservice-based applications using Java Spring Boot and Angular

• Design and implement scalable, resilient microservices architecture for enterprise applications
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate microservices with internal and external systems
• Build responsive, user-friendly front-end applications using Angular framework
• Design and optimize Oracle database schemas, stored procedures, and queries
• Lead technical design sessions and create architectural documentation
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to development team members
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers on technical skills and development methodologies
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and promote DevOps practices
• Perform application performance tuning and optimization
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical support
• Ensure security best practices and compliance standards are met
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Drive technical innovation and evaluate new technologies for potential adoption

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 8+ years of professional software development experience with at least 3+ years in a lead or senior role
• Strong expertise in Java 11+ and Spring Boot framework for microservices development
• Proven experience building microservices architecture with RESTful APIs
• Strong proficiency in Angular (Angular 12+ preferred) for front-end development
• Expert knowledge of Oracle database including SQL, PL/SQL, stored procedures, and performance tuning
• Solid understanding of microservices design patterns (Circuit Breaker, API Gateway, Service Discovery, etc.)
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and branching strategies
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of design patterns and SOLID principles
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to balance technical debt with feature delivery
• Proven track record of delivering complex enterprise applications
• Self-motivated with strong ownership mindset
• Adaptable and quick learner
• Collaborative team player with cross-functional experience
• Customer-focused approach to software development
• Strong understanding of financial calculations and accuracy requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IBM MQ or other message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Hands-on experience with billing applications or financial transaction processing systems
• Knowledge of billing cycles, rate calculations, and fee processing
• Experience with Spring Cloud components (Config Server, Eureka, Zuzu/Gateway)
• Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Spring Security
• Experience with test automation frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Jasmine, Karma)
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, ELK Stack, Dynatrace, AppDynamics)
• Understanding of API management platforms (Apigee, MuleSoft)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of caching solutions (Redis, Hazelcast)
• Familiarity with banking/financial services applications and payment systems
• Experience with batch processing and job scheduling frameworks (Spring Batch, Quartz)

Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com