Sr Java Full stack Developer

Akkodis is seeking a Sr Java developer for a full time position with a client in Pittsburgh, PA. Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in the financial services industry .

We are hiring a Senior Vice President (SVP) Full Stack Engineer to support a mission-critical federal aviation (FAA-aligned) program with strict delivery timelines and high-performance system requirements.

This is a hands-on, senior-level engineering role within an active build phase running April through June, followed by continued platform expansion. You will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, secure systems in a highly regulated environment.

Location & Work Requirements

• Location: Pittsburgh, PA
• Schedule: ~4 days onsite (not a remote role)
• Require Candidates who doesn’t require sponsorship
• Full time Salary : $160 – $175,000

Role Overview

This is a backend-heavy full stack role (~85% backend / 15% frontend) focused on building high-performance, distributed systems.

You will work closely with engineering, data, and infrastructure teams to design scalable services, optimize system performance, and contribute to architecture decisions across the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend services
• Architect and implement distributed systems with strong reliability
• Evaluate trade-offs across scalability, availability, and data consistency
• Contribute to system design and infrastructure-level decisions
• Partner with cross-functional teams on cloud, data, and application architecture
• Support lightweight frontend components (Angular or React) as needed

Core Technology Stack

Backend

• Java (21+)
• Spring Boot (3.5+ preferred)

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Microsoft Azure (primary)
• Cross-region failover and resiliency design
• AWS or GCP experience is a plus

Data

• Oracle (current environment)
• Exposure to Snowflake or Databricks is a plus

Security & Compliance

• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., FedRAMP or similar)
• Strong understanding of:
• Secure coding practices
• Encryption (symmetric vs. asymmetric)
• System-level security design and trade-offs

AI-Enabled Engineering (Required)

You must demonstrate hands-on use of AI tools within your development workflow, including:

• Prompt engineering for code generation
• Test creation and validation
• Debugging and reviewing AI-generated code

This is a core competency and will be evaluated during the interview process.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot
• Proven experience building distributed systems at scale
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture (Azure preferred)
• Experience with performance optimization and system reliability

What Sets You Apart

• Strong system design expertise with real-world trade-off discussions
• Experience building mission-critical, high-availability systems
• Ability to clearly articulate technical decisions and architecture
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, delivery-driven environment

Timeline

• Immediate hiring need
• Fast interview process
• Decisions typically made within 1–2 days of final interviews

Why Join

• Work on a high-impact federal aviation initiative
• Join a high-caliber engineering team during an active build phase
• Solve complex challenges in distributed systems, cloud, and security
• Leverage modern AI-driven development practices in production environments

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at 3039422431 /soma.chakraborty@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

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