About the role

What will you do at Goldman Sachs?

Key Responsibilities

1. Backend & Microservices Development
* Design, develop, and implement scalable, resilient microservices
using Java and Spring Boot.
* Apply domain-driven design (DDD) principles to ensure service isolation and
maintainability.
* Optimize application performance for low latency and high throughput.
2. ETL & Data Pipeline Engineering
* Architect and maintain complex ETL/ELT workflows utilizing Spring Batch.
* Configure batch components for high-volume data ingestion and intricate
transformations.
* Implement advanced batch features, including job partitioning, multi-threaded
steps, and custom fault-tolerance policies (skip/retry logic).
3. API Design & Security
* Develop and document RESTful APIs that facilitate seamless data exchange
between internal systems and external partners.
* Enforce rigorous security standards using Spring Security, OAuth2, and JWT.
* Ensure high availability and reliability of public-facing and internal
endpoints.
4. Messaging & Real-Time Streaming
* Build event-driven architectures using Kafka or RabbitMQ.
* Implement real-time data triggers and stream processing to support
asynchronous system communication.
5. Database Management & Optimization
* Demonstrate SQL Mastery by designing efficient schemas and writing complex
queries for data analysis.
Perform database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization
to handle large-scale datasets
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Experience: 7 or more years of professional experience in backend software
engineering.
* Java Mastery: Deep understanding of Java (8+) and core Spring Framework
concepts.
* Spring Ecosystem: Expert-level proficiency in Spring Boot and Spring Batch.
* Data Engineering: Proven track record of building production-grade ETL
pipelines.
* Messaging: Hands-on experience with message brokers (Kafka preferred) for
distributed systems.
* Database: Advanced knowledge of Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or
SQL Server) and complex SQL.
* Security: Solid understanding of API security best practices and web
vulnerabilities (OWASP).
* Tools: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
(Jenkins/GitLab).

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
* Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).
* Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients,
shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a
leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm.
Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to
fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond
by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to
grow professionally and personally, from our training and development
opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance
offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and
people at GS.com/careers.
We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special
needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more:
https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved.
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status,
disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Which skills does this role require?

JavaSpring BootSpring BatchETLMicroservicesRESTful APIsSpring SecurityOAuth2JWTKafkaRabbitMQREST APIsMachine Learning

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