Role Overview
The Senior Backend Java Developer role adds technical design and development of high-throughput RESTful APIs, complex problem resolution, guidance and support for colleagues, code and documentation reviews, and use of modern principles, methodologies, and tools to advance enterprise-grade digital and event-driven initiatives. Senior Backend Developer with a strong backend-first mindset, deep expertise in Java 17+, Spring Boot, and event-driven architecture.
Creates and leads the technical design and development of robust backend microservices and APIs. Proposes & designs backend software solutions to address complex business needs. Prepares technical and architectural documentation required. Facilitates complex problem resolution within distributed services, message brokers, and enterprise data flows. Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of backend services. Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance backend engineering capabilities.
Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized backend solutions.
Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support the company's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Troubleshooting - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth
Application Delivery Process - Extensive Experience
Application Design, Architecture - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth
Application Development Tools - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth
Application Testing - Extensive Experience
Packaged Application Integration - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth
System Development Lifecycle - Extensive Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
- 8+ Years of overall IT experience preferably in a large banking / financial institution environment.
Java 21 and Spring Boot enterprise development
API Development (RESTful services, microservices architecture)
Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) & Data Streaming Platforms (DSP) using Apache Kafka
Database management with Oracle (preferred), SQL Server, or PostgreSQL
Containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Working understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment mechanics (Jenkins integration with OpenShift)
Backend-first development approach (strong aversion to UI-centric full-stack profiles)
Process Improvement
Release Management
Software Solutions and Design
Application Development
Design and architecture familiarity/experience
Business and Team Management
Group Problem Solving
Customer Engagement and Solutions Oriented
Preferred Qualifications
Banking experience
Financial institution experience
Understanding regulatory and risk controls in distributed systems
Locations: Pittsburgh, PA
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of overall IT experience
- Experience with Java 21 and Spring Boot enterprise development
- Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices
- Experience with event-driven architecture, data streaming platforms, and Apache Kafka
- Database management experience with Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift
- Working understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Jenkins integration with OpenShift
- Backend-first development approach
- Process improvement experience
- Release management experience
- Software solutions and design experience
- Application development experience
- Design and architecture familiarity or experience
- Business and team management experience
- Group problem-solving skills
- Customer engagement and solutions-oriented approach
- Banking experience
- Financial institution experience
- Understanding of regulatory and risk controls in distributed systems
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).
