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Assoc SW Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, AWS

Boone, NC · Remote

$45.25 - $62/hr

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Assoc SW Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, AWS

Durham, NC · Remote

$50 - $68.50/hr

This is a remote position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Design systems and programs to ... Knowledge in OO programming languages. - Understanding of data organization concepts. Familiarity ...

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Assoc SW Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, AWS

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$50.25 - $69/hr

This is a remote position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Design systems and programs to ... Knowledge in OO programming languages. - Understanding of data organization concepts. Familiarity ...

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Assoc SW Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, AWS

Elon, NC · Remote

$33.25 - $45.50/hr

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote java programming in North Carolina is $51.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44.57 and $57.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Remote Java Programmer, you need strong proficiency in Java programming, object-oriented design, and a solid understanding of software development principles, usually supported by a degree in computer science or related experience. Familiarity with development tools like IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse, version control systems like Git, and frameworks such as Spring Boot is essential, and certifications like Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer can be beneficial. Excellent problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and effective remote communication abilities help set standout professionals apart. These skills ensure you can deliver reliable, high-quality code and collaborate efficiently within distributed teams.

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Remote Java programmers often encounter challenges such as communication barriers with team members, managing time effectively across different time zones, and ensuring secure access to development environments. To address these, it’s important to use collaboration tools like Slack or Jira, establish clear communication routines, and follow best practices for code version control and security. Regular virtual meetings and code reviews also help maintain alignment and code quality within a distributed team.

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Remote Java programming refers to working as a Java developer from a location outside of a traditional office, often from home or any place with internet access. This role involves designing, coding, testing, and maintaining Java applications and systems, collaborating with team members virtually. Remote Java programmers use various communication and collaboration tools to stay connected and manage projects efficiently. This setup offers flexibility and can provide a better work-life balance while still allowing developers to contribute to software projects globally.

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Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, Java certificationsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, Java certifications
Work EnvironmentIndependent coding, project-based tasks, remote collaborationDesign, develop, and maintain Java applications, often in team settings
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, startups, freelance platformsSoftware firms, enterprise solutions, tech industry
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on coding skills, remote work optionsFocus on development responsibilities, project scope

Remote Java Programming typically emphasizes individual coding tasks and freelance or project-based work, while Remote Java Developer involves designing and maintaining Java applications within a team environment. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and work style.

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Senior Software Engineer - Java (Remote)

Senior Software Engineer - Java (Remote)

First Citizens Bank

Raleigh, NC • Remote

$121.50K - $159.90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


First Citizens Bank rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 102 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

80th of 141 rated banks


Job description

Overview

This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): AZ, FL, GA, NC and TX.

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world’s most innovative companies and investors. We are looking for a hands-on Senior Software Engineer to join our growing SVB Go Online Banking delivery team, which provides technology solutions and integration services in following areas: Digital Banking, Core banking, Credit/Charge/Debit Cards, and Foreign Exchange. The ideal candidate should have the necessary skills and experience to provide technical guidance, estimation of efforts, understanding and deciding upon the optimal technology solution to achieve the desired business needs, day to day application support, should be able to navigate differing levels of gray/unknowns, and have excellent communication skills with other IT management levels, individual contributors and business stakeholders.  They must be able to move at a rapid rate of execution to deliver requests and take advantage of any opportunities as they present themselves and navigate through any resource constraints. They must have both the short- and long-term strategic view when deciding on the best technical approach.  They must be able to develop code and effectively oversee distributed development team members. 


Responsibilities

As a Sr. Software Engineer, primary responsibility will be towards the development and support of Digital Banking solutions/projects. The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for all software aspects within the team including research, design, technology insertion, development, testing and supporting them.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop technical solutions that meet user needs with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Oversee proactive maintenance on our existing Iaas/SaaS and on-premise applications within the Digital Banking, Mobile and integrating with Cards, Merchant Services, Payments, Foreign Exchange, Core banking and Trade Finance space to ensure our mission critical systems remain stable, are able to scale as our business grows, and remain fit-for-purpose.
  • Coordinate and assist with troubleshooting of code defects, data errors and configuration problems to determine the origin of application error.
  • Strong experience in supporting Business critical/ complex applications.
  • Exercises Judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
  • Nice to have technical lead experience for small to medium sized projects.
  • Drive departmental best practices, guidelines implementation and adhere to standards.
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing and developing real-time integrations, file-based integrations and be able to optimize the use of database level processing. 
  • Empathy with developers. Innate desire to create a superlative developer experience down to the last detail.
  • Deep love of building elegant, maintainable, well-documented, secure code.
  • Abstracting and refactoring should be a passion, not a chore.
  • Drive to learn new things and go above and beyond the call of duty.
  • Always working to improve yourself and constructively support the team around you.
  • May mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of experience in Application software programming OR High School Diploma or GED and 8+ years of experience in Application software programming

Preferred Skills:

  • Excellent ability to communicate technical information clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong design & development experience with Java EE & Enterprise Technologies: JMS, JDBC, Web development, Transactions, WS-*, JVM, JSP, Servlets, EJB, JNDI, JMX, JTA, Spring, JUnit, Hibernate
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience building SpringBoot Microservices
  • Experience building applications using container architecture with Kubernetes orchestration
  • Preferred experience on public API development and using API Gateway like APIGEE
  • In-depth understanding of JavaScript, including ES6+ features, Loopback, closures and asynchronous programming
  • Worked on Agile projects and has complete knowledge of day to day Agile routines
  • Proven experience in building user interfaces with React.js
  • Familiarity with state management libraries like Redux or MobX
  • Understanding of the React component lifecycle and its best practices
  • Experience with testing frameworks like Jest or Mocha
  • Ability to interact with REST APIs and handle data fetching and manipulation
  • Proficient in using GITLAB for version control
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence and ORACLE Database systems
  • Understanding of basic UI/UX design principles
  • Prior experience with regulated financial organization is a plus

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of experience in Application software programming OR High School Diploma or GED and 8+ years of experience in Application software programming

Preferred Skills:

  • Excellent ability to communicate technical information clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong design & development experience with Java EE & Enterprise Technologies: JMS, JDBC, Web development, Transactions, WS-*, JVM, JSP, Servlets, EJB, JNDI, JMX, JTA, Spring, JUnit, Hibernate
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience building SpringBoot Microservices
  • Experience building applications using container architecture with Kubernetes orchestration
  • Preferred experience on public API development and using API Gateway like APIGEE
  • In-depth understanding of JavaScript, including ES6+ features, Loopback, closures and asynchronous programming
  • Worked on Agile projects and has complete knowledge of day to day Agile routines
  • Proven experience in building user interfaces with React.js
  • Familiarity with state management libraries like Redux or MobX
  • Understanding of the React component lifecycle and its best practices
  • Experience with testing frameworks like Jest or Mocha
  • Ability to interact with REST APIs and handle data fetching and manipulation
  • Proficient in using GITLAB for version control
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence and ORACLE Database systems
  • Understanding of basic UI/UX design principles
  • Prior experience with regulated financial organization is a plus

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

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