Java Back-End Engineer

Posted at: 03/04/2026

Merrifield, VA

  -  IT - Java Development  -  Contract  -  Job ID: 26-155440

Title: Java Back-end Engineer
Location: Hybrid Vienna, VA
Duration: 6 Month Contract with extensions
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to work in US

Must have:
Java + Spring / Spring Boot
Azure DevOps
Microservices

We are seeking a mid-to-senior Back-End Java Engineer to design, develop, test,
integrate, and maintain back-end services and digital systems that support mobile and
online banking platforms. This role partners closely with analysts, QA testers, front-end
engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality
solutions.
The engineer works with minimal supervision on complex initiatives, provides technical
direction, and coaches less experienced engineers. A strong commitment to
collaboration, thoughtful system design, and sustainable, maintainable code is essential.

Key Responsibilities
• Design, build, and maintain back-end services and APIs supporting mobile and
web applications
• Ensure performance, reliability, quality, and responsiveness of services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new
features
• Analyze, identify, and resolve system bottlenecks, defects, and integration issues
• Refactor and improve existing code to enhance readability, reduce complexity,
and improve maintainability
• Conduct peer code reviews to ensure adherence to design standards and quality
expectations
• Coordinate integration of new solutions with existing applications and platforms
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily scrums and planning sessions
• Create proof-of-concepts and architecture documentation to evaluate proposed
solutions
• Advocate for adaptive planning, continuous improvement, and automation
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentoring of less experienced engineers

Qualifications/Skills
• Strong experience with Java (Java 17 or newer preferred)
• Solid understanding of J2EE, web services, and RESTful APIs
• Experience with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks
• Proficiency with source control tools (Git preferred)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and related tools (e.g., Maven, Docker, Jenkins,
GitHub)
• Strong understanding of databases, SQL, and data integration patterns
• Experience troubleshooting distributed and interconnected systems
• Knowledge of microservices architectures and application scalability
• Experience developing cloud-native applications (Microsoft Azure strongly
preferred)
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code
quality
• Awareness of sustainable coding practices and efficient system design

Desired
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain
technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of banking or financial services industry standards and practices
• Experience working in Agile environments and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently or within a team
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and system design skills
• Experience with data engineering, analytics, and visualization tools (Power BI
preferred)
• Knowledge of data management, data migration, and performance optimization concepts.

Hours
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Our benefits package includes:

  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Competitive pay, 401(k)
  • Retirement plan
  • …and much more!

 
About INSPYR Solutions:
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
 
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