Senior Java Software Engineer

This position is as a full time position supporting the financial services/payments space. Please apply only if you have experience with a valid work authorization. Unfortunately we cannot work via C2C or C2H, this is W2.

About Blankfactor

At Blankfactor, we are dedicated to engineering impact. We build high-quality tech solutions for companies looking to innovate and grow—especially in fast-moving industries like payments, banking, capital markets, and life sciences.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Java Engineer with extensive experience in Java, JVM, and financial services to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate has a background working at a big bank or FAANG company and excels in a fast-paced environment. As a Senior Java Engineer at Blankfactor, you will be a key contributor to the development and maintenance of our Java-based applications.

Your expertise in Java development, software architecture, and problem-solving will be instrumental in building robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions.

• Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain Java applications, ensuring high code quality, performance, and scalability.
• Architecture and Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect solutions that meet business requirements and adhere to best practices.
• Code Review: Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, ensure adherence to coding standards, and mentor junior developers.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize code, and ensure the efficient utilization of resources.
• Unit Testing: Write unit tests to validate the correctness and reliability of code, contributing to a robust testing framework.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of software designs, technical specifications, and implementation details.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to gather requirements, provide technical insights, and deliver solutions.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to enhance your skills and contribute to the team's growth.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or similar role.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java (Spring framework) and Angular.
• Experience with relational databases and designing data-driven applications.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including microservices and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to AI/ML solutions.
• Experience in the fintech or payments sector.
• Familiarity with additional programming languages or frameworks.