Sr. Software Engineer - Java
- Category: Software Developer Jobs
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
- Salary: Estimated: $ 15K to 32K
- Published on: 2025/09/19
At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.
Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.
Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.
Engineering at Early Warning (EWS) is a blend of teams organized around many different platforms, capabilities and products that are brought together to power core capabilities at the biggest banks in America – this includes ubiquitous products like Zelle and Paze.
These capabilities are typically provided behind a customer-facing API or integration point which enables the EWS teams to innovate aggressively where big wins can be found. The teams aligned behind these efforts drive their own innovation in partnership with stakeholders.
If you are hungry for large scale challenges and crave opportunities to learn and contribute in a big way (in an environment that is predominately Java) – we’d love to talk to you!
Overall Purpose
Develops, documents, tests, debugs and maintains software product applications; provides expertise and familiarity in software tools, frameworks and best practices in secure software engineering. Collaborates effectively with other members of the team to deliver on the team’s backlog.
Essential Functions
Participates in the discussion and implementation around complex capabilities.
Develops complex features and capabilities to enhance the Early Warning core product offerings.
Managing source code using Git.
Receiving, reviewing, and approving pull requests ensuring that code quality remains high.
Querying platform data using SQL-based DBs.
Working on complex Java Web Services using Spring Boot.
Document complex details and decisions in Confluence.
Building automated tests alongside sprint work that is integrated into the CI/CD pipeline, considering environment variables, and providing recommendations.
Able to troubleshoot complex bugs that may arise during development.
Support the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/ or experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5 years direct experience in Software Engineering or related experience.
Proficient with Git source control and Git flow branching model.
Spring / Spring boot framework is required.
Familiarity with modern DevOps practices.
Familiarity writing automated tests.
Proficient with SQL.
Proficient in RESTful service design.
Experience with Docker/ Kubernetes.
Experience with Kafka.
Excellent written and spoken communication.
Background and drug screen
Preferred Qualifications
Additional related education and/or work experience preferred
Experience with SOAP services.
Familiar working with common data format standards like XML, JSON, YAML, etc.
NoSQL experience (Redis, HBASE, AeroSpike, etc.)
FinTech experience is highly beneficial
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