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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Java Developer - **Company:** Zillion Technologies - **Location:** Vienna, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $176,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Applications Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, Software System Penetration Testing, Architectural Patterns, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Key Management, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Spring Cloud, Software Security, Technical Debt, Event Driven Architecture, Cloud Migration, Api Design, Microservices - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/85a1335c-bec2-40c7-996e-1d0ef9431b02 ## About the Role Technical Skills * Strong understanding of software engineering principles and modern application architecture. * Ability to read, understand, and analyze source code (Java experience is highly preferred). * Experience working with APIs, microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native applications. * Deep understanding of what makes solutions scalable, resilient, maintainable, and sustainable. * Knowledge of modern software delivery practices including CI/CD and DevOps. * Experience identifying technical risks before they become production issues. Security Mindset Security isn''t someone else''s job. We''re looking for someone who understands and advocates for secure software development by applying best practices such as: * Secure coding principles * PenTest Remediation * API and application security * Authentication and authorization * Encryption and secrets management * Vulnerability remediation * Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) * Security-by-design and threat modeling, * Loves solving technical puzzles. * Can connect the dots across complex systems. * Enjoys learning new technologies. * Balances tactical problem solving with strategic thinking. * Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Builds strong relationships and enjoys collaborating across teams. * Takes ownership, leads through influence, and continuously looks for ways to improve how we build software. Bonus Points * Experience within a banking or financial services organization. * Familiarity with Digital Banking platforms. * Experience with Azure, cloud platforms, event-driven architecture, or enterprise integrations. * Knowledge of application modernization, technical debt management, or architecture governance. ## Description We''re seeking a curious, technically minded professional who loves solving complex problems, understands how great software is built, and isn''t afraid to dive into source code when needed. This isn''t a traditional software engineering role; it''s an opportunity to influence the technical direction of our Digital Banking platform by helping engineering teams build solutions that are scalable, secure, resilient, and built to last. You''ll work alongside Engineering, Architecture, Security, and Products teams to identify technical opportunities, reduce technical debt, and ensure we''re making sound technical decisions today that won''t become tomorrow''s problems. If you enjoy asking "Why?", "Is there a better way?", and "Will this scale?", you''ll fit right in. What You''ll Be Doing * Dive into application code and architecture to understand how things work and identify opportunities for improvement. * Perform technical analysis across applications, APIs, integrations, and services to solve complex engineering challenges. * Influence technical decisions that improve scalability, resiliency, maintainability, and long-term sustainability. * Partner with engineering teams to review solution designs and implementation approaches. * Identify technical debt and help prioritize improvements that create lasting value. * Champion secure coding practices and help ensure applications are designed with security from the start. * Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns to support modernization initiatives. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish engineering standards, reusable patterns, and technical best practices. * Support cloud adoption, platform modernization, and application lifecycle improvements. * Create technical documentation, design guidance, playbooks, and knowledge artifacts that help teams move faster. * Think beyond today''s requirements and help shape tomorrow''s technical landscape. ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Serverless Architectures with Spring Cloud Functions and Knative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/814-serverless-architectures-with-spring-cloud-functions-and-knative) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)