Specialty Software Engineer

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