Senior Backend Software Engineer

Techstra Solutions
Birmingham, Alabama, United StatesFull-timePosted Sep 17, 2026

About the role

Role Overview

The Senior Java Backend Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable software solutions that support critical business capabilities. This role partners with architects, product teams, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality APIs and backend services using modern software engineering practices.

The ideal candidate brings strong Java development experience, expertise in API design and integration, and a passion for building reliable, secure, and high-performing applications. This individual will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, from technical design through deployment and production support.

Key Responsibilities

Provides detailed technical design and development of software solutions using existing and emerging technology platforms.

Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs.

Writes code, tests and deploys software.

Prepares technical and procedural documentation required for software.

Maintains and debugs software.

Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support the clients Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Banking operations familiarity

Controls

Compliance considerations

Risk management processes

Technical Troubleshooting - Working Experience

Application Delivery Process - Working Experience

Application Design, Architecture - Working Experience

Application Development Tools - Working Experience

Application Testing - Working Experience

Packaged Application Integration - Working Experience

System Development Lifecycle - Working Experience

Required Qualifications/Skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

ava

Spring Boot

Oracle Database

Acceptable alternatives:

SQL

MySQL

Cloud Technologies

Preferred - OpenShift (Red Hat)

Acceptable Alternative - AWS

Application Development

Design and architecture familiarity/experience

Business and Team Management

Group Problem Solving

Customer Engagement and Solutions Oriented

Preferred Qualifications

Banking experience

Financial institution experience

Understanding regulatory and risk controls

Locations: Birmingham, AL

About Techstra Solutions

Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com

Responsibilities

  • Provides detailed technical design and development of software solutions using existing and emerging technology platforms.
  • Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs.
  • Writes code, tests and deploys software.
  • Prepares technical and procedural documentation required for software.
  • Maintains and debugs software.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
  • Strong Java development experience
  • Expertise in API design and integration
  • Familiarity with banking operations and risk management processes

Skills mentioned

JavaSpring BootOracle DatabaseSQLAWSREST APIsBackend DevelopmentSystem DesignDebuggingSoftware Testing

About Techstra Solutions

Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our areas of focus are Applications, Data, Automation, and Talent Acquisition. We disrupt “business as usual” by embedding our experienced experts in organizations to co-create solutions that deliver measurable, sustainable change. Industries we serve include Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Public Sector, Retail & Consumer Goods.

Business Consulting and Services51-200 employeesPittsburgh, PA

H-1B sponsorship history

Historical employer filing data was found for Techstra Solutions. The employer record includes 15 historical certified applications. This is employer-level history, not a guarantee that this role currently offers sponsorship.