Software Engineer with strong backend expertise in Java and Spring Boot, along with experience building modern single-page applications (SPA) using technologies such as Angular or React. This role is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about problem-solving, genuinely loves coding, and thrives on building elegant technical solutions. You enjoy breaking down complex challenges, designing scalable systems, and collaborating closely with peers through pair programming and peer-to-peer coding. Candidates with strong pet projects, GitHub repositories, or demonstrable side projects will be highly valued, even if their years of experience extend beyond the target range.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot
Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate with single-page applications using Angular, React, or similar frameworks
Develop responsive and reusable UI components where needed
Work with MongoDB and Azure Cosmos DB (or similar NoSQL platforms) for data persistence and performance optimization
Participate in peer-to-peer coding, code reviews, and pair programming sessions
Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions
Support deployments, monitoring, and production stability improvements
Work with cloud-native teams and contribute to solutions hosted in AWS, Azure, or GCP
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
Contribute to engineering best practices, test automation, and DevOps maturity
Approach technical challenges with curiosity, creativity, and a strong problem-solving mindset
Required Qualifications/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
5–10 years of software engineering experience
Strong hands-on development experience with Java and Spring Boot
Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and distributed backend systems
Exposure to SPA technologies such as Angular, React, or Vue
Strong experience with MongoDB and/or Cosmos DB
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies
Experience with pair programming / peer coding frameworks
A genuine passion for coding, learning, and solving complex technical problems
Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance tuning skills
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Exposure to event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
Experience with test automation frameworks and TDD
Strong GitHub profile or demonstrable pet projects / open-source contributions
Experience in high-scale enterprise or financial systems environments
About Techstra Solutions
Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com
What We Do
Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned consulting firm that provides strategy, technology and implementation support to large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. The rapid pace of technology innovation required to remain competitive, juxtaposed with the slow rate of change in many organizations, causes most to struggle. To be successful companies must drive new ways of working including the use of technology/analytics and new skillsets (hard/soft) deep into their culture so that they are able to rapidly and continuously react to change. They must also apply new approaches that empower their employees, ensuring its sustainability. At Techstra Solutions we focus on four key areas, otherwise known as the 4 A’s: Automation (Robotic Process Automation (RPA)/Intelligent Automation), Analytics (Reporting/Analytics/AI/ML), Application Modernization (Cloud, Mobility, etc), and Agile-based solutions (DevOps).
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