Senior Java Engineer

Insight Global

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional experience in backend development with Java and Spring Boot
  • Strong understanding of relational databases and data modeling
  • Proven experience building and maintaining REST APIs and GraphQL services
  • Familiarity with AWS services and cloud-native design patterns
  • Ability to work independently and tackle complex programming challenges

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot
  • Build and support RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints for subscription management
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers
  • Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and performant in a cloud-native environment
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile ceremonies
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues proactively

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on the 31st day of employment
  • HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options
  • 401k retirement account access with employer matching
  • Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law
Full Job Description
A large Media client is expanding its engineering team to support a new initiative focused on subscription-based services. We're looking for a Senior Java Engineer to help architect, build, and maintain scalable APIs that power the subscription platform. This is a high-impact role on a newly formed team, offering the opportunity to shape foundational systems from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot
Build and support RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints for subscription management and user entitlements
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions
Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and performant in a cloud-native environment
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile ceremonies
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with a proactive mindset

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of professional experience in backend development with Java and Spring Boot
Strong understanding of relational databases and data modeling
Proven experience building and maintaining REST APIs and GraphQL services
Familiarity with AWS services and cloud-native design patterns
Ability to work independently and solve complex programming challenges without over-reliance on AI tools
Comfortable using AI tools to enhance productivity where appropriate

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Exposure to Go (Golang) in production environments
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
Knowledge of subscription platforms or digital media ecosystems

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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