Java Backend Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

Skillset

Strong hands-on experience in Java development
Expertise in building REST APIs and GraphQL services
Experience with Big Data querying and handling large datasets
Hands-on experience with Vert.x or similar reactive programming frameworks
Strong understanding of full stack development (backend + UI)
Experience with frontend technologies (React, Angular, or similar)
Familiarity with GenAI tools (GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development platforms)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
Strong knowledge of software design principles, system design, and microservices architecture
Experience working with distributed systems and scalable architectures
Understanding of code quality, testing strategies, and performance optimization
Ability to work across teams and align with enterprise-wide standards

Prior American Express experience
Experience working in enterprise-scale environments with multiple teams and systems