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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Software Engineer - Java - **Company:** WorldPay - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $113,600.0 - $171,575.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Code Review, Java Persistence API, Spring Framework, Junit, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Mockito, Software Engineering, BI Launch Pad (Software), Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-mvc, Spring-boot, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Docker - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ac828c098c8c9f04 ## About the Role This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must be a US Citizen or valid Green Card Holder., * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms such as Kafka. * Experience working with CI/CD pipelines. * Exposure to cloud platforms, preferably AWS. ## Description Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer - Java to join our ever-evolving Launchpad team and help shape the future of global commerce. Launchpad is a Worldpay application designed to streamline merchant onboarding. It collects all necessary merchant details, enabling businesses to quickly start accepting credit card payments and settle transactions on the Worldpay platform. Launchpad includes both a user-friendly UI and robust API components to support seamless integration. What you'll own * Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, Spring Validation, Spring Modulith, and related technologies, ensuring secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise applications. * Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and production support. * Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to define API standards, integration patterns, application architecture, and development best practices. * Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using modern testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito, while actively participating in code reviews. * Troubleshoot complex application issues and drive improvements in performance, scalability, reliability, and overall system health. * Create and maintain technical documentation, contribute to architectural discussions, and communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders. * Demonstrate strong ownership by proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, driving technical solutions, mentoring team members, and delivering results in a collaborative Agile environment. What you'll bring * Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and event-driven applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, Spring Validation, Spring Modulith, Apache Kafka, and related technologies, ensuring secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise solutions. * Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and production support. * Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to define API standards, event-driven integration patterns, application architecture, and development best practices. * Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using modern testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito, while actively participating in code reviews. * Troubleshoot complex application issues and drive improvements in performance, scalability, reliability, and overall system health. * Create and maintain technical documentation, contribute to architectural discussions, and communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders. * Demonstrate strong ownership by proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, driving technical solutions, mentoring team members, and delivering results in a collaborative Agile environment. ## Related Videos - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)