Senior Backend Developer
2 days ago
New York, NY, United States
RIT Solutions
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Senior Backend Developer
We're looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join an Agile team responsible for a mission-critical web platform. You'll work on stabilizing and enhancing existing systems while driving modernization using Java and AWS. This role suits a pragmatic, hands-on engineer who enjoys owning backend systems end-to-end and shaping technical direction in a regulated environment. What You'll Do
Design, build, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot Develop and evolve microservices and REST APIs Modernize legacy backend components while ensuring system stability Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries Integrate services with AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, SQS, EventBridge, etc.) Apply event-driven and cloud-native patterns to improve scalability and resilience Write unit and integration tests and participate in code reviews Support production systems, debugging issues and improving observability Collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, QA, and DevOps teams in an Agile environment What We're Looking For
Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot Solid understanding of backend architecture, microservices, and design patterns Hands-on experience with AWS services Strong SQL skills and experience with PostgreSQL Experience working with legacy systems and incremental modernization Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments Financial Services or Wealth Management experience is a plus Ownership mindset and strong problem-solving skills Technology Stack
Languages & Frameworks: Java 23, Spring Boot 3.x Architecture: Microservices, REST APIs, event-driven systems Database: PostgreSQL Cloud: AWS DevOps: Git, Gradle, Docker, CI/CD Observability: New Relic, Elasticsearch Productivity: GitHub Copilot
We're looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join an Agile team responsible for a mission-critical web platform. You'll work on stabilizing and enhancing existing systems while driving modernization using Java and AWS. This role suits a pragmatic, hands-on engineer who enjoys owning backend systems end-to-end and shaping technical direction in a regulated environment. What You'll Do
Design, build, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot Develop and evolve microservices and REST APIs Modernize legacy backend components while ensuring system stability Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries Integrate services with AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, SQS, EventBridge, etc.) Apply event-driven and cloud-native patterns to improve scalability and resilience Write unit and integration tests and participate in code reviews Support production systems, debugging issues and improving observability Collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, QA, and DevOps teams in an Agile environment What We're Looking For
Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot Solid understanding of backend architecture, microservices, and design patterns Hands-on experience with AWS services Strong SQL skills and experience with PostgreSQL Experience working with legacy systems and incremental modernization Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments Financial Services or Wealth Management experience is a plus Ownership mindset and strong problem-solving skills Technology Stack
Languages & Frameworks: Java 23, Spring Boot 3.x Architecture: Microservices, REST APIs, event-driven systems Database: PostgreSQL Cloud: AWS DevOps: Git, Gradle, Docker, CI/CD Observability: New Relic, Elasticsearch Productivity: GitHub Copilot