Java Developer (Consulting services)

<h2 class="vacancy-row__title">Company Background</h2> <p>Our client is a family of companies that takes a people-first approach to financial services, using technology to empower consumers to overcome debt and create a brighter financial future. With over 2,000 employees across offices in San Mateo, CA and Tempe, AZ, the company is committed to delivering transformative solutions in the fintech space.</p> <h2 class="vacancy-row__title">Project Description</h2> <p data-start="526" data-end="886">The project is a greenfield initiative in the mortgage domain focused on building a modern, scalable platform that integrates AI-driven decision-making, high-throughput data processing, and robust backend services. The system will manage end-to-end workflows related to loan processing and customer engagement, integrating with both internal and external APIs.&nbsp;The goal is to enable efficient, real-time processing of lead data, AI-powered enrichment, and seamless communication across services through a highly observable and maintainable architecture.</p> <h2 class="vacancy-row__title">Technologies</h2> <ul class="badges"> <li>Java 21</li> <li>Spring Boot 3.5</li> <li>PostgreSQL</li> <li>Firestore (NoSQL)</li> <li>Kafka</li> <li>RabbitMQ</li> <li>REST APIs</li> <li>Docker</li> <li>Kubernetes</li> <li>Terraform</li> <li>Jenkins</li> <li>GitHub Actions</li> </ul> <h2 class="vacancy-row__title">What You'll Do</h2> <ul> <li>Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3.5;</li> <li>Build and maintain microservices that support core loan processing features;</li> <li>Integrate with internal and third-party REST APIs, including AI tools for lead scoring, enrichment, and matching;</li> <li>Implement data validation, normalization, and enrichment processes;</li> <li>Ensure service reliability and observability through structured logging, metrics, and tracing;</li> <li>Collaborate closely with architects, DevOps, and data engineering teams on backend architecture and system integration;</li> <li>Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform;</li> <li>Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, retrospectives, and technical discussions;</li> </ul> <h2 class="vacancy-row__title">Job Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>3+ years of experience as a Java Developer;</li> <li>Proficiency in Java 17+ and Spring Boot;</li> <li>Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., Firestore);</li> <li>Experience with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ;</li> <li>Understanding of RESTful API design and API integration best practices;</li> <li>Familiarity with CI/CD practices, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code;</li> <li>English proficiency at B1+ level or higher (spoken and written);</li> <li>Strong communication skills, collaborative mindset, and willingness to work in an Agile team environment;</li> <li>Readiness for late-evening work with a California-based team;</li> </ul> <h2 class="vacancy-row__title">What Do We Offer</h2> <p>The global benefits package includes:</p> <ul> <li>Technical and non-technical training for professional and personal growth;</li> <li>Internal conferences and meetups to learn from industry experts;</li> <li>Support and mentorship from an experienced employee to help you professional grow and development;</li> <li>Internal startup incubator;</li> <li>Health insurance;</li> <li>English courses;</li> <li>Sports activities to promote a healthy lifestyle;</li> <li>Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities;</li> <li>Referral program for bringing in new talent;</li> <li>Work anniversary program and additional vacation days.</li> </ul>