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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Digital Backend Engineer - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Vienna, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Digital Technology, Distributed Systems, Online Banking, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Github, Spring Framework, Junit, Apache Maven, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Mockito, Secure Coding, SQL Databases, Web Services, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1df80198-b0e8-4cc9-8f7d-8e48a85d0e81 ## About the Role * Strong experience with Java, preferably Java 17 or newer. * Solid knowledge of enterprise Java, Spring, Spring Boot, web services, and RESTful APIs. * Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito. * Proficiency with Git and CI/CD tools such as Maven, Docker, Jenkins, GitHub, or Azure DevOps. * Strong understanding of databases, SQL, and data integration patterns. * Experience troubleshooting distributed systems and designing scalable, resilient microservices. * Experience developing cloud-native applications, with a preference for Microsoft Azure. * Effective communication and collaboration skills., * Knowledge of the banking or financial services industry. * Experience working in Agile environments. * Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging technologies, such as Kafka. * Exposure to data engineering concepts, data management, and high-volume data integrations. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and system design skills. * Ability to use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity. * Awareness of sustainable coding practices and efficient system design. ## Description We are seeking a mid-to-senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, test, integrate, and maintain backend services and digital systems that support mobile and online banking platforms. This role involves collaboration with analysts, QA testers, frontend engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions. 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