Sr. Backend Java Developer-Onsite @Mclean, VA-Need Locals Only -No Non Locals

Title - Sr. Backend Java Developer Location-Onsite @Mclean, VA-Need Locals Only -No Non Locals Duration Contract Job Title: Sr. Backend Java Developer Description: We re looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join an Agile team responsible for a mission-critical web platform. You ll work on stabilizing and enhancing existing systems while driving modernization using Java and AWS. This role suits a pragmatic, hands-on engineer who enjoys owning backend systems end-to-end and shaping technical direction in a regulated environment. What You ll Do • Design, build, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot • Develop and evolve microservices and REST APIs • Modernize legacy backend components while ensuring system stability • Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries Integrate services with AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, SQS, EventBridge, etc.) • Apply event-driven and cloud-native patterns to improve scalability and resilience • Write unit and integration tests and participate in code reviews • Support production systems, debugging issues and improving observability • Collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, QA, and DevOps teams in an Agile environment What We re Looking For • Strong experience with Java and • Solid understanding of backend architecture, microservices, and design patterns • Hands-on experience with AWS services Strong SQL skills and experience with PostgreSQL • Experience working with legacy systems and incremental modernization • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments • Financial Services or Wealth Management experience is a plus • Ownership mindset and strong problem-solving skills Technology Stack Languages & Frameworks: Java 23, Spring Boot 3.x Architecture: Microservices, REST APIs, event-driven systems Database: PostgreSQL Cloud: AWS DevOps: Git, Gradle, Docker, CI/CD Observability: New Relic, Elasticsearch Productivity: GitHub Copilot Regards, Sai Srikar Email: