What are the responsibilities and job description for the Java Developer position at The Agora Companies?
Who are we?
The Agora Companies service 10 affiliated publishing groups all around world. These publishing groups are focused on developing information and products that help individuals control their own destiny when it comes to matters of finance, health and lifestyle.
We believe strongly in nurturing and developing our team members and don’t just hire to fill gaps. We see every individual as crucial to success of our mission and purposefully create opportunities for them to grow along with the organization.
The Agora Companies is searching for a mid-to-senior level Java Developer to join our team in Mount Vernon. This individual will be tasked to help build and maintain backend systems that power our websites, eCommerce platforms, and payment applications.
You’ll work with a modern tech stack, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a key role in creating scalable, secure, high-performance applications.
Responsibilities
Location(s) & Work Arrangement – Mount Vernon, Baltimore / Hybrid
What We Offer
We offer a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services to our employees, including:
The Agora Companies service 10 affiliated publishing groups all around world. These publishing groups are focused on developing information and products that help individuals control their own destiny when it comes to matters of finance, health and lifestyle.
We believe strongly in nurturing and developing our team members and don’t just hire to fill gaps. We see every individual as crucial to success of our mission and purposefully create opportunities for them to grow along with the organization.
The Agora Companies is searching for a mid-to-senior level Java Developer to join our team in Mount Vernon. This individual will be tasked to help build and maintain backend systems that power our websites, eCommerce platforms, and payment applications.
You’ll work with a modern tech stack, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a key role in creating scalable, secure, high-performance applications.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain backend applications and REST APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
- Develop and support microservices to ensure scalability and high availability.
- Integrate with third-party and internal APIs.
- Work with SQL databases (MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and use Hibernate/JPA for ORM.
- Deploy and manage applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
- Configure and manage Tomcat and other Java app servers.
- Work with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines (Tekton).
- Use SonarQube for code quality and test coverage.
- Support GraphQL integrations (Hasura).
- Implement asynchronous messaging (ActiveMQ, Kafka, etc.).
- Work with Kong or similar API gateways to manage and secure API traffic.
- Ensure performance, security, and reliability standards are met.
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and documentation.
- Troubleshoot production issues and help maintain system uptime.
- Stay current on new tech and suggest improvements.
- Work with QA on testing and ensuring systems function as expected.
- Collaborate with Product teams to meet sprint deadlines (Agile/Scrum).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
- 5–10 years of experience in Java development.
- Strong skills in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and microservices.
- Experience with Hibernate/JPA and SQL databases.
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
- Experience building and using REST APIs.
- Familiarity with API gateways (Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway, etc.).
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Tekton, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
- Experience with SonarQube or similar tools.
- Understanding of messaging systems (ActiveMQ, Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Strong grasp of OOP, design patterns, and enterprise best practices.
- Experience writing unit and integration tests.
- Work on high-impact systems used across the company.
- Modern tech stack: Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Kong, Tekton, and more.
- Startup-style environment backed by a stable organization.
- Opportunities to lead, grow, and learn.
- A culture built on collaboration, experimentation, and getting things done.
Location(s) & Work Arrangement – Mount Vernon, Baltimore / Hybrid
What We Offer
We offer a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services to our employees, including:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Generous vacation time and paid holidays
- Casual dress code
- Highly flexible environment
Salary : $120,000 - $130,000