API Security Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Backend Developer to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development experience building scalable, high-performance applications. Candidates with the financial services domain will be highly preferred. Local candidates will receive priority consideration., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java

• Build and consume RESTful APIs and microservices
• Work closely with front-end developers, product teams, and stakeholders
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code
• Participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
• Ensure adherence to security and compliance standards

• 9+ years of experience in Java backend development
• Strong experience with Java 8/11/17, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture
• Experience in building REST APIs and backend systems
• Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Experience with Kafka or messaging systems
• Familiarity with AWS or cloud platforms
• Strong understanding of data structures, OOP, and design patterns
• Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in Financial Services / Banking domain
• Experience working in high-volume, transaction-based systems
• Exposure to CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Nice to Have:

• Experience with reactive programming (Spring WebFlux)
• Knowledge of API security (OAuth2, JWT)
• Exposure to monitoring tools (Splunk, ELK, Prometheus)

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment