Senior JAVA API Developer - Backend Security Clearance

Position: Senior JAVA API Developer - Backend with Security Clearance
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.

As the Senior JAVA API Backend Developer, you will.
* 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. Your education, experience, and qualifications should include.
* 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 Mongo

DB.
* Experience in integrating Java-based applications with Oracle / SQL Server.
* Hands-on experience working on REST API 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 REST API development and integration experience. Compensation:  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. Established in 2010, @Orchard LLC has an exceptional reputation, providing staffing solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI.
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