Entrylevel Java Backend Developer Jobs in Washington, DC

Job#: 3047945
Job Description:
Java Developer (Sr/Lead)
Client: Capital One
Location: Plano, TX (1 Opening) | McLean, VA (1 Opening)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Target 2-3 days onsite per week; expectation of 3 days/week as required by the team)
Duration: 7-Month Contract (Funded for 7 months with strong potential for extension)
Pay Rate: $84/hr max
Overview
Capital One is seeking a Java Developer to join the Consumer/Customer Entity team within EP Tech. This team is supporting the next phase of a strategic initiative focused on the consumer and customer verification space, helping build and enhance a business rules application engine. The ideal candidate will be a strong backend developer with deep Java expertise, experience working in cloud environments, and the ability to design and implement scalable business processes using modern development frameworks and tools.
This is a hands-on development role with a primary focus on backend engineering, while also supporting occasional frontend and cross-functional development efforts as needed.
What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and business applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement and enhance business rules and business processes within a large-scale enterprise application environment.
• Build scalable cloud-native solutions utilizing AWS services, including Lambda and Fargate.
• Partner with product owners, architects, and engineering teams to develop solutions supporting customer verification capabilities.
• Contribute to the next phase of Project Phoenix/Project Linux by developing new functionality and accelerating delivery timelines.
• Support application integration, performance optimization, testing, and deployment efforts.
• Leverage internal cloud platforms, developer productivity tools, and AI-assisted development tools where applicable.
• Participate in technical design discussions and provide leadership on backend engineering best practices.
• Contribute to frontend development tasks when necessary, though the role remains predominantly backend focused.

Typical Work Breakdown

• ~70% Backend Development (Java/Spring Boot)
• ~30% Frontend or Secondary Development Activities

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience developing backend applications using Java.
• Hands-on experience with the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot.
• Experience building and deploying applications within AWS environments.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda and Fargate.
• Strong understanding of modern software development best practices and cloud-native application development.
• Ability to work in a hybrid onsite environment.
• Available to begin work quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working at Capital One.
• Experience with business rules engines or business rules management platforms.
• Full-stack development experience.
• Experience working with cloud developer platforms, internal development tooling, or AI-powered engineering productivity tools.
• Experience working within large enterprise application environments.

Team & Project Details

• Organization: EP Tech
• Team: Consumer/Customer Entity
• Hiring Manager: Ravi
• Focus Area: Consumer and Customer Verification
• Project: New phase of Project Phoenix/Project Linux
• Business Objective: Build and enhance a business rules application engine that enables scalable and efficient customer verification workflows.

Interview Process

• 1 Round Interview
  • 60-minute technical panel
  • Conversational deep dive into technical background and experience
  • Focus on Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and overall development expertise
  • Not a heavily code-focused interview

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