Job Summary:
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Java and ETL to design and implement scalable microservices and manage complex data pipelines.
Responsibilities:
• Backend & Microservices Development
• Design, develop, and implement scalable, resilient microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Apply domain-driven design (DDD) principles to ensure service isolation and maintainability.
• Optimize application performance for low latency and high throughput.
• ETL & Data Pipeline Engineering
• Architect and maintain complex ETL/ELT workflows utilizing Spring Batch.
• Configure batch components for high-volume data ingestion and intricate transformations.
• Implement advanced batch features, including job partitioning, multi-threaded steps, and custom fault-tolerance policies (skip/retry logic).
• API Design & Security
• Develop and document RESTful APIs that facilitate seamless data exchange between internal systems and external partners.
• Enforce rigorous security standards using Spring Security, OAuth2, and JWT.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of public-facing and internal endpoints.
• Messaging & Real-Time Streaming
• Build event-driven architectures using Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Implement real-time data triggers and stream processing to support asynchronous system communication.
• Database Management & Optimization
• Demonstrate SQL Mastery by designing efficient schemas and writing complex queries for data analysis.
• Perform database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization to handle large-scale datasets
Qualifications:
Required:
• 4–7 years of professional experience in backend software engineering.
• Deep understanding of Java (8+) and core Spring Framework concepts.
• Expert-level proficiency in Spring Boot and Spring Batch.
• Proven track record of building production-grade ETL pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with message brokers (Kafka preferred) for distributed systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server) and complex SQL.
• Solid understanding of API security best practices and web vulnerabilities (OWASP).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab).
Preferred:
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
Company:
We aspire to be the world’s most exceptional financial institution, united by our shared values of partnership, client service, integrity, and excellence. Founded in 1986, the company is headquartered in Singapore, SGP, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.