Java Developer

Who are we?

The Agora Companies service 10+ affiliated publishing groups all around world. These publishing groups are focused on developing information and products that help individuals control their own destiny when it comes to matters of finance, health and lifestyle.

We believe strongly in nurturing and developing our team members and don’t just hire to fill gaps. We see every individual as crucial to success of our mission and purposefully create opportunities for them to grow along with the organization.

The Agora Companies is searching for a mid-to-senior level Java Developer to join our team in Mount Vernon. This individual will be tasked to help build and maintain backend systems that power our websites, eCommerce platforms, and payment applications.

You’ll work with a modern tech stack, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a key role in creating scalable, secure, high-performance applications.

Responsibilities :

• Build and maintain backend applications and REST APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
• Develop and support microservices to ensure scalability and high availability.
• Integrate with third-party and internal APIs.
• Work with SQL databases (MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and use Hibernate / JPA for ORM.
• Deploy and manage applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Configure and manage Tomcat and other Java app servers.
• Work with DevOps teams to support CI / CD pipelines (Tekton).
• Use SonarQube for code quality and test coverage.
• Support GraphQL integrations (Hasura).
• Implement asynchronous messaging (ActiveMQ, Kafka, etc.).
• Work with Kong or similar API gateways to manage and secure API traffic.
• Ensure performance, security, and reliability standards are met.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot production issues and help maintain system uptime.
• Stay current on new tech and suggest improvements.
• Work with QA on testing and ensuring systems function as expected.
• Collaborate with Product teams to meet sprint deadlines (Agile / Scrum).

Qualifications :

Why Join Us

Compensation Range – $, – $, USD

Location(s) & Work Arrangement – Mount Vernon, Baltimore / Hybrid

What We Offer

We offer a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services to our employees, including :