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# Back-End Engineer

- **Company:** Eliassen Group
- **Location:** Kearny, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $176,800.0 - $187,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Distributed Data Store, Groovy, Spring Framework, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Oracle (Applications), Redis, Ansible, Swagger, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Spring-boot, Backend, AngularJS, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Docker, Jenkins, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75658109-back-end-engineer

## About the Role

* 12+ years of software development experience.
 * Proven commercial experience with Java.
 * Strong knowledge of Spring, Spring Boot, Lombok, JUnit, and Swagger.
 * Experience building microservices.
 * Experience with distributed cloud services, preferably Azure.
 * Experience with distributed data technologies such as Kafka, MQ, or Spark.
 * Experience designing and integrating REST and GraphQL APIs.
 * Working knowledge of relational and in-memory databases including Oracle and Redis.
 * Familiarity with Angular (preferred).
 * Hands-on experience with Snowflake (preferred).
 * Proficiency in an additional programming language such as Python, C++, or Groovy (preferred).
 * Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Harness, Ansible, and Docker (preferred).
 * Investment industry knowledge (preferred)., * BS degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

## Description

Our client seeks a senior back-end engineer to build scalable data services in Java and modernize critical custody systems. The role requires expertise in Spring-based microservices, distributed cloud services, and distributed data platforms. You will collaborate with product, quality, and cross-functional teams to solve design and architectural challenges and leverage open-source technologies., * Design and develop scalable back-end data services using Java frameworks.

 * Work within Agile methodology and share software development best practices with the team.
 * Collaborate with product owners, quality engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions and resolve design and architectural challenges.
 * Leverage open-source technologies to meet business needs.
 * Contribute to the modernization of a custody system with financial market impact.