Software Engineer, Java, Paze

Early Warning

Chicago, ILFresher1d agovia LinkedIn

This job at a glance

Who can apply
New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
Must know
JavaGitSQLAgileJiraCI/CD
Nice to have
SpringNoSQLRedisDocker
Work
On-site in Chicago
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Listed
Nov 5, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

Early Warning powers and protects the U.S. financial system with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle® and Paze®. We partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. This role is part of an environment that is predominantly Java, supporting large-scale challenges and opportunities to learn and contribute.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops, documents, tests, debugs, and maintains software product applications.
  • Collaborates effectively with other team members to deliver on the team’s backlog.
  • Develops features and capabilities to enhance the Early Warning core product offerings.
  • Manages source code using Git.
  • Queries platform data using SQL-based DBs.
  • Works on Java Web Services using Spring Boot.
  • Tracks sprint work in Jira and documents decisions in Confluence.
  • Builds automated tests alongside sprint work, integrated into the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Submits pull requests and integrates review feedback from others.
  • Troubleshoots routine or moderately complex bugs.
  • Supports the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Familiar with Git source control.
  • Familiarity writing automated tests.
  • Familiarity with SQL.
  • Working knowledge of RESTful service design.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication.
  • Preferred: Spring / Spring Boot framework.
  • Preferred: Experience with SOAP services.
  • Preferred: Familiarity working with common data format standards like XML, JSON, YAML, etc.
  • Preferred: NoSQL experience (e.g., Redis, HBASE, AeroSpike).
  • Preferred: Experience with Kafka.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes.

Qualifications

  • Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • No previous work experience is required.
  • Must be a US Citizen or US National.
  • Preferred: Additional related education and/or work experience.
  • Highly beneficial: FinTech experience.

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