Senior JAVA API Developer - Backend

Senior JAVA API Developer - Backend (Financial Services)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States Only

@Orchard LLC has an immediate requirement for a Senior JAVA API Backend Developer to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance API solutions. To be successful, you will have deep expertise in Java, microservices architecture, API frameworks, and cloud native development. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on development capability, and the ability to guide a team through complex engineering challenges.

You'll work closely with cross-functional partners, ensure adherence to engineering best practices, and oversee end-to-end solution quality. This position plays a critical role in shaping technical direction, mentoring developers, and ensuring the successful implementation of robust and secure API services.

• Drive the direction and roadmap for the microservices architecture.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex situations and drive outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and architectural assistance for the Java/Spring framework.
• Coach the other members of the team with technical queries and guide and mentor them to develop top-quality code.
• Work in an Agile environment and adapt to the changing needs and requirements of the business.
• Always be ready to be hands-on to develop or fix issues to deliver on time and of the highest quality.
• Work closely with leadership and the whole Tech team.
• Guide team members to create test plans and ensure the issues are properly identified, fixed, and tested.
• Develop all code incorporating the best practices.

• 5+ years of experience building Java / J2EE / Enterprise Java solutions, including Java frameworks, including Spring, JSF, and Hibernate.
• Experience developing and consuming SOAP and REST web services for an operational/production environment.
• Designing and maintaining APIs, services, and different payment sources.
• Working with API developers across teams to build new API features at a large scale.
• Experience working with Open Shift, Containerization, and Microservices.
• Experience with Java technologies and frameworks, mainly Spring and Hibernate.
• Knowledge of client-side technologies like Node JS, Angular JS, Angular 2+, Backbone JS, or Cordova.
• Experience in Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, and MongoDB.
• Experience in integrating Java-based applications with Oracle / SQL Server.
• Hands-on experience working on RESTAPI development using Spring Boot & Spring framework.
• Experience coding to prevent hacking and other vulnerabilities.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within distributed project teams and in an Agile environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong RESTAPI development and integration experience.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.

Compensation ranges are determined by several factors, including skill set, experience, licensure and certifications, and location. The anticipated range for a base salary for this role is between $90K & $120K. There may be some flexibility for exceptionally qualified individuals.