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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Engineer - Java/AWS, Paze - **Company:** Early Warning Services, LLC. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Memory Management, Fault Tolerance, Apache HBase, Java Web Services, JSON, NoSQL, Redis, Standard Sql, Service Design, SQL Databases, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), YAML, Aerospike, Multithreading, Spring-boot, SOAPAPI, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8dbceb07fbe2144c ## About the Role Do you have experience in Web services design?, * Education and/ or experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or related field. * 10 or more years of related industry experience. * Advanced proficiency in Java * Very good debugging, troubleshooting and low-level optimizations skills * Proficient with Git source control * Familiarity writing automated tests * Advanced Proficiency with SQL * Advanced Proficiency in RESTful service design * Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills * Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and make the right trade off decisions. * Able to use critical thinking skills and leverage relationships to influence decisions * Background and drug screen, * Additional related education and/or experience preferred * Spring / Spring Boot framework is beneficial * Strong understanding of Event-based programming, Multi-threading, Memory management, Kernel/User mode, Fault tolerance, Distributed systems. * Experience with Cloud * Experience with REST or SOAP services. * Familiar working with common data format standards like XML, JSON YAML, etc. * NoSQL experience (Redis, HBASE, AeroSpike, etc.) * Experience with Kafka * Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes * FinTech experience is highly beneficial Physical Requirements Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States at the date of hire. ## Description At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze , and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship. Overall Purpose Designs, develops, documents, tests, debugs, and maintains software product applications. Acts as a technical leader on the team, collaborates closely with the Architecture team and with other members of the team to deliver on the team's backlog. Essential Functions * Ensures that platform architecture meets our growth, monitoring and alerting goals. * Leads deep, complex, and high-risk technical projects, and control the communication around them. * Collaborates with stakeholders and makes the right trade off decisions. * Mentors junior team members with guidance around techniques, tools, and best practices. * Stay current with industry trends and innovations through continuing education, company provided training and proof of concepts * Designs and develops features and capabilities to enhance the Early Warning core product offerings. * Managing source code using Git. * Querying platform data using SQL-based DBs. * Working on complex Java Web Services using Spring Boot. * Tracking sprint work in Jira and documenting complex details and decisions in Confluence. * Building automated tests alongside sprint work that is integrated into the CI/CD pipeline. * Submit pull requests and integrate review feedback from others on the team. * Able to troubleshoot complex bugs that may arise during development. * Support the company's commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data. * The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. 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