Senior Java Engineer

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential SaaS client seeking a Senior Java Engineer to join their backend engineering team in Foster City, CA. This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week onsite.

In this role, you will design, build, and optimize high-performance, scalable services that power enterprise-grade financial systems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, architects, and DevOps to deliver critical features with exceptional availability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Java (11+), Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture
• Build and maintain integrations with Kafka, AWS, and REST/gRPC APIs
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and throughput for high-volume workloads
• Participate in architectural design discussions and code reviews
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving engineering best practices
• Collaborate with product and QA teams in an agile environment

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 6–10 years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices design
• Solid understanding of data structures, multithreading, and design patterns
• Experience with message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ) and databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to distributed systems, billing platforms, or large-scale data processing
• Knowledge of Python/Go for microservices scripting or automation
• Knowledge of ML, Big Data, and AI
• Open-source contributions or technical blogging

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your profile and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your candidacy to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication and coordination will flow through our recruiting team to ensure the best experience for you.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai has not been specified for this role. Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process.

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability status, or other protected characteristics.