Java Engineer – Backend | AgileEngine | Remote

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February 20, 2026
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Job Description

Job ID: 32277
Location: Remote
Company: AgileEngine
Employment Type: Full-Time
Signing Bonus: $3,000

About AgileEngine

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 award-winning company that builds software for Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups across 17+ industries. Known for AI/ML, application development, and people-first culture, AgileEngine has received multiple “Best Place to Work” awards.

Why Join

  • Work in an Agile, collaborative environment with global teams.
  • Contribute to mission-critical financial systems managing assets worth $11 trillion.
  • Gain hands-on experience with modern architecture patterns, AI-powered tools, and low-latency systems.
  • Accelerate growth through mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized career roadmaps.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Java Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain high-performance APIs and backend services. The engineer will leverage Java 17, Spring frameworks, and both SQL and NoSQL databases to support large-scale, mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and build low-latency APIs and backend services with Java 17.
  • Engineer data transformation pipelines processing 7+ million records daily using RabbitMQ, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.
  • Use AI tools (GitHub Copilot, GPT, Claude) to accelerate innovation.
  • Deliver analytical tools guiding investment decisions across $11 trillion in assets.
  • Design scalable caching strategies using Redis for optimal performance.
  • Maintain >80% test automation coverage and lead multi-peer code reviews.
  • Own the production lifecycle of services using GitHub Actions and monitor systems with Splunk.
  • Define API contracts with OpenAPI/Swagger for integration and maintainability.

Must-Have Skills

  • 4+ years of Java (11+) development delivering production-grade solutions.
  • Strong experience with Spring Framework (Boot, Batch, Security).
  • Hands-on with SQL and NoSQL databases, query tuning, and schema design.
  • Experience with microservices and high-performance RESTful APIs.
  • Knowledge of message-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
  • Skilled in unit and integration testing.
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2+).

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • PostgreSQL expertise
  • Control-M or similar orchestration tools
  • Drools or Business Rules Management Systems
  • Cloud platforms (Pivotal Cloud Foundry)
  • Asset Management / FinTech experience
  • CI/CD and DevOps knowledge (GitHub, Bamboo, SonarQube, Veracode)

Perks & Benefits

  • Professional growth: mentorship, TechTalks, skill development budgets.
  • Competitive compensation: USD-based, reflecting skills and contributions.
  • Exciting projects: Work with Fortune 500 clients and top-tier product brands.
  • Flexible schedule: Work from home or office for optimal work-life balance.