Java Backend Engineer Jobs in Virginia
Java Backend Engineer jobs in Virginia are open across McLean, Arlington, and Herndon and other Virginia metros, with employers like Antra, Artech, and Data Concepts hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview
We are seeking a Java / Full Stack Engineer with experience (or strong interest) in mortgage and fintech platforms to build and enhance scalable, secure, and compliant digital lending solutions. This role will focus on developing end-to-end systems that support loan origination, servicing, portfolio management, and financial data workflows.
You will collaborate with product, compliance, and business stakeholders to deliver technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, borrower experience, and regulatory alignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, enhance and maintain full stack applications supporting mortgage and lending workflows (e.g., LOS, POS, servicing systems)
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices for loan processing, underwriting, pricing, and document management
- Develop modern, responsive user interfaces for borrower and internal user experiences
- Write unit, integration and component tests; improve rest coverage and reliability
- Work with structured and unstructured financial data, including loan files, documents, and blockchain-based assets (if applicable)
- Optimize performance and scalability for high-volume transaction processing
- Participate in architecture discussions around cloud-native and API-first platforms
- Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to enable rapid, reliable deployments
- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system reliability and uptime
- Contribute to technical design discussions and code reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3–7+ years of experience in full stack software development
- Strong proficiency in Java (Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, or similar frameworks)
- Experience building API-driven, microservices-based systems (REST/SOAP)
- Frontend experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js
- Familiarity with ORM frameworks like Hibernate/JPA.
- Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and/or NoSQL
- Familiarity with secure application development and data protection practices
- Experience with Git and modern development workflows
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Understanding of software development lifecycle(SDLC), and experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in mortgage, lending, or fintech platforms (LOS, POS, servicing, capital markets)
- Knowledge of mortgage lifecycle: origination → underwriting → closing → servicing → secondary market
- Experience integrating with credit agencies (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion)
- Experience integrating AUS systems (Desktop Underwriter, Loan Product Advisor)
- Familiarity with MISMO standards and mortgage data formats
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Exposure to blockchain-based loan or asset management platforms
Key Skills
- Strong understanding of financial systems, transactions, and data integrity
- Ability to balance speed of delivery with regulatory compliance
- Analytical thinking with attention to detail in complex workflows
- Strong collaboration with business, compliance, and product teams
- Ability to work in fast-paced, highly regulated environments
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with AI-driven underwriting, document processing, or automation
- Familiarity with loan analytics, pricing models, or risk modeling
- Prior work in digital mortgage transformation initiatives
- Experience with API marketplaces or embedded finance platforms
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on next-generation mortgage and fintech platforms
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies including AI, automation, and blockchain
- Collaborative environment with strong business and technical alignment
- Competitive compensation and growth opportunities
Overview
We are seeking a Java / Full Stack Engineer with experience (or strong interest) in mortgage and fintech platforms to build and enhance scalable, secure, and compliant digital lending solutions. This role will focus on developing end-to-end systems that support loan origination, servicing, portfolio management, and financial data workflows.
You will collaborate with product, compliance, and business stakeholders to deliver technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, borrower experience, and regulatory alignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, enhance and maintain full stack applications supporting mortgage and lending workflows (e.g., LOS, POS, servicing systems)
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices for loan processing, underwriting, pricing, and document management
- Develop modern, responsive user interfaces for borrower and internal user experiences
- Write unit, integration and component tests; improve rest coverage and reliability
- Work with structured and unstructured financial data, including loan files, documents, and blockchain-based assets (if applicable)
- Optimize performance and scalability for high-volume transaction processing
- Participate in architecture discussions around cloud-native and API-first platforms
- Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to enable rapid, reliable deployments
- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system reliability and uptime
- Contribute to technical design discussions and code reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3–7+ years of experience in full stack software development
- Strong proficiency in Java (Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, or similar frameworks)
- Experience building API-driven, microservices-based systems (REST/SOAP)
- Frontend experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js
- Familiarity with ORM frameworks like Hibernate/JPA.
- Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and/or NoSQL
- Familiarity with secure application development and data protection practices
- Experience with Git and modern development workflows
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Understanding of software development lifecycle(SDLC), and experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in mortgage, lending, or fintech platforms (LOS, POS, servicing, capital markets)
- Knowledge of mortgage lifecycle: origination → underwriting → closing → servicing → secondary market
- Experience integrating with credit agencies (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion)
- Experience integrating AUS systems (Desktop Underwriter, Loan Product Advisor)
- Familiarity with MISMO standards and mortgage data formats
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Exposure to blockchain-based loan or asset management platforms
Key Skills
- Strong understanding of financial systems, transactions, and data integrity
- Ability to balance speed of delivery with regulatory compliance
- Analytical thinking with attention to detail in complex workflows
- Strong collaboration with business, compliance, and product teams
- Ability to work in fast-paced, highly regulated environments
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with AI-driven underwriting, document processing, or automation
- Familiarity with loan analytics, pricing models, or risk modeling
- Prior work in digital mortgage transformation initiatives
- Experience with API marketplaces or embedded finance platforms
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on next-generation mortgage and fintech platforms
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies including AI, automation, and blockchain
- Collaborative environment with strong business and technical alignment
- Competitive compensation and growth opportunities
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Java Backend Engineer Job Market in Virginia
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Who's Hiring
- Antra2
- Artech2
- Data Concepts1
- FINRA1
- Hexaware Technologies1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software11
- Consulting & Professional Services3
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in java backend engineer jobs across Virginia.
- 3 or more years of professional Java development experience in production environments
- Proficiency with Spring Boot or the broader Spring framework ecosystem
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs or GraphQL services
- Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and ORM tools
- Knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, or Azure deployment patterns
- Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration via Kubernetes
Java Backend Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How many java backend engineer jobs are there in Virginia?
There are 14+ java backend engineer openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in McLean, Arlington, and Herndon. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.
How much do java backend engineers make in Virginia?
Java backend engineers in Virginia earn a median of about $136,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,350 for the lowest 10% to over $211,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Virginia cities have the most java backend engineer jobs?
McLean, Arlington, and Herndon have the most java backend engineer openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire java backend engineers in Virginia?
Employers hiring java backend engineers in Virginia include Antra, Artech, and Data Concepts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote java backend engineer jobs in Virginia?
Yes. About 21% of java backend engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Virginia metros.
How do I apply for java backend engineer jobs in Virginia?
You can apply to java backend engineer jobs in Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.
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