Java Backend Engineer

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a leader in AI-powered software engineering, helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with Global 2000 clients across North America, UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI™ (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

· Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands

· Solve complex problems - and learn new skills

· Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients

· Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

Responsibilities:

• Develop applications using Core Java and J2EE technologies.
• Utilize application servers like Tomcat/Weblogic and corresponding web servers.
• Implement Design Patterns and microservices.
• Work with Spring and ORM concepts, specifically Hibernate or iBatis.
• Write SQL queries for Oracle databases.
• Develop XML and Web Services.
• Create REST-based web services.
• Collaborate on UI development using Jsp and Servlet.
• Utilize build tools like ANT/MAVEN and source control tools like GIT.
• Analyze business and functional requirements to develop detailed design documents.
• Implement code quality tools and Unit Testing Framework.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills:

• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability of Java, Spring Boot, Micro services, AWS, Kafka applications, EKS/EC2, Glue Jobs, and added advantage for Lucene/Elastic Search skillset
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical cloud native experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)