Specialty Software Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH

Salary: $81.00 USD Hourly - $87.00 USD Hourly

Description:

Specialty Software Engineer - Java (Backend / Cloud Modernization)

Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid - 3 days onsite required)

Duration: 18-month contract (potential extension or conversion)

Line of Business: TCOO

About The Team & Role

We are modernizing a large-scale check processing platform that handles approximately 5 million transactions nightly, totaling billions of dollars in value. This initiative involves transitioning legacy mainframe systems into a modern, cloud-based architecture.

As a Senior Backend Java Engineer, you will play a key role in building and enhancing distributed systems that process high-volume financial data. The work is highly backend-focused (~90%), involving file processing, database operations, and outbound integrations.

You will be embedded within a Scrum team dedicated to modernization, contributing hands-on to design, development, and delivery.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build scalable systems to process large batches of financial data
• Develop data pipelines moving data between files, databases, and outbound systems
• Work extensively with SQL-based databases
• Contribute to the migration of legacy mainframe applications to cloud-native architecture
• Collaborate within Agile/Scrum teams across distributed locations (U.S. and India)
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and production support (potential future rotation)
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in Java development
• 6 years of experience with Spring Boot
• 3 years of experience working in cloud environments (Azure preferred, any cloud acceptable)
• Strong experience with relational databases / SQL
• Proven experience in backend systems and data processing pipelines
• Ability to complete and pass a technical assessment (HackerRank or Glider)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kafka, JMS, or messaging systems
• Familiarity with Kubernetes / containerized environments
• Experience working on modernization or legacy transformation projects
• Eligibility to convert to full-time employment without sponsorship
  
  

Team Structure

• Work within a dedicated Scrum team (1 application focus)
• Part of a broader modernization effort consolidating ~27 applications into 4
• Collaboration across:
• 2 Scrum teams in Columbus, OH
• 1 Scrum team in India

Additional Details

• Backfill position
• Hybrid work model (3 days onsite required in Columbus, OH)
• Full participation in Agile ceremonies and team delivery
• 100% allocation to modernization initiative
  
  

Important Submission Requirements

• Resumes must be submitted via Beeline
• Candidates must be fully technical and able to articulate project contributions
• Assessment scores must be included with submission
• No direct outreach to hiring managers
  
  

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