What are the responsibilities and job description for the Java Software Engineer position at Centraprise?
Job Title: Java Developer
Location: Onsite – Charlotte, NC
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a high-performing technology team supporting critical enterprise applications at Wells Fargo. The ideal candidate will be a back-end–focused Java engineer with strong experience in building scalable, cloud-native microservices and working in modern DevOps environments.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of overall IT experience
Strong proficiency in Java 17, with extensive experience developing Spring Boot–based microservices
Primarily back-end–focused expertise, with hands-on experience in:
Java services
Database design and integration
Solid hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for event-driven and streaming architectures
Experience working in cloud environments (public or hybrid)
Strong understanding and hands-on exposure to Test Automation practices and tools
Working knowledge of Angular (for integration and collaboration with front-end components)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with OpenShift and/or Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment
Prior investment banking or financial services experience is a strong plus
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot
Build and support event-driven architectures using Kafka
Collaborate with front-end, DevOps, QA, and business teams to deliver high-quality solutions
Contribute to cloud-native application development and deployments
Ensure code quality through unit, integration, and automated testing
Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and performance optimization