Lead Java Engineer - Systems

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and opinionated Principal Java Engineer to join our high‑performing engineering team, working on low‑latency, high‑throughput systems in the payments processing domain. This hybrid role is based in New York and offers the opportunity to build scalable, real‑time services using modern technologies. If you’re passionate about performance, have strong Core Java and Spring Boot expertise, and thrive in a collaborative yet opinionated engineering culture, we want to hear from you.

• Design, develop, and optimize low-latency, high-throughput backend systems using Java.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices that power secure payment workflows.
• Work with messaging standards and protocols commonly used in financial transactions.
• Deploy, monitor, and scale applications in Red‑Hat Open Shift and AWS cloud environments.
• Integrate with MongoDB and other No
  
  SQL/SQL data stores for real‑time data management.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops, Product, and QA teams to ensure production‑grade solutions.
• Drive architectural changes, advocate for best practices, and provide mentorship to peers.
• Drive performance tuning, fault tolerance, and observability improvements across services.

• 10+ years of experience in Java development with a focus on performance and memory optimization.
• Proficient in Mongo, Spring and microservice‑based architecture.
• Proven experience with low‑latency, high‑throughput applications (sub‑millisecond response times a plus).
• Hands‑on experience deploying applications on Red‑Hat Open Shift and/or Kubernetes.
• Strong cloud experience with AWS services such as ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, etc.
• Strong communication skills and a bias toward action and opinionated design decisions.

• Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Prior experience in Payments Processing, financial services, or banking systems.
• Exposure to container security and performance tuning on Open Shift.
• Knowledge of payment gateways, ISO 20022, or SWIFT formats.
• Collaborative, fast‑paced, and engineering‑driven culture.
• Emphasis on engineering autonomy, architectural decision‑making, and clean code.

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, including bonuses, commissions, and/or benefits, as applicable.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.