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Compliance, Senior Backend Engineer (Java & ETL Specialist), Vice President, Dallas
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The Role
Design and build scalable Java/Spring microservices and production ETL pipelines (Spring Batch). Develop secure REST APIs, implement messaging/streaming (Kafka/RabbitMQ), optimize databases and queries, and maintain CI/CD and containerized deployments.
Summary Generated by Built In
Key Responsibilities
1. Backend & Microservices Development
- Design, develop, and implement scalable, resilient microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
- Apply domain-driven design (DDD) principles to ensure service isolation and maintainability.
- Optimize application performance for low latency and high throughput.
2. ETL & Data Pipeline Engineering
- Architect and maintain complex ETL/ELT workflows utilizing Spring Batch.
- Configure batch components for high-volume data ingestion and intricate transformations.
- Implement advanced batch features, including job partitioning, multi-threaded steps, and custom fault-tolerance policies (skip/retry logic).
3. API Design & Security
- Develop and document RESTful APIs that facilitate seamless data exchange between internal systems and external partners.
- Enforce rigorous security standards using Spring Security, OAuth2, and JWT.
- Ensure high availability and reliability of public-facing and internal endpoints.
4. Messaging & Real-Time Streaming
- Build event-driven architectures using Kafka or RabbitMQ.
- Implement real-time data triggers and stream processing to support asynchronous system communication.
5. Database Management & Optimization
- Demonstrate SQL Mastery by designing efficient schemas and writing complex queries for data analysis.
Perform database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization to handle large-scale datasets
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: 7 or more years of professional experience in backend software engineering.
- Java Mastery: Deep understanding of Java (8+) and core Spring Framework concepts.
- Spring Ecosystem: Expert-level proficiency in Spring Boot and Spring Batch.
- Data Engineering: Proven track record of building production-grade ETL pipelines.
- Messaging: Hands-on experience with message brokers (Kafka preferred) for distributed systems.
- Database: Advanced knowledge of Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server) and complex SQL.
- Security: Solid understanding of API security best practices and web vulnerabilities (OWASP).
- Tools: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
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Skills Required
- 7+ years professional backend software engineering experience
- Deep understanding of Java (8+)
- Expert-level proficiency in Spring Boot and core Spring Framework concepts
- Expertise with Spring Batch and building production ETL/ELT pipelines
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
- Hands-on experience with message brokers (Kafka preferred) or RabbitMQ
- Advanced relational database knowledge and complex SQL (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server)
- Solid understanding of API security best practices and web vulnerabilities (OWASP); familiarity with Spring Security, OAuth2, JWT
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab)
- Experience optimizing application and database performance for high throughput and low latency
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra)
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack
Goldman Sachs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Goldman Sachs and has not been reviewed or approved by Goldman Sachs.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life and accident insurance, with multiple plan options and most premiums subsidized; coverage often starts on day one. Wellness resources, on-site health centers in some locations, and EAP access reinforce the depth of health support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family care includes on-site childcare in some offices, expectant parent resources, and transitional programs for returning parents. Feedback suggests parental leave is very generous, with reports of around 20 weeks paid leave and stipends for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility-related services.
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Retirement Support — The firm provides a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and broad financial education to help employees plan for retirement. Resources also support saving for education and preparing for unexpected events.
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