Senior Java Developer
ividtekHouston (TX)
About the role
Senior Java Developer
Location: Houston, TX
Experience Required: 8+ Years
Employment Type:
Full-time Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship. We are hiring a Senior Java Developer with 8+ years of experience to build and maintain scalable Java microservices in a fast-paced environment. You will work independently on complex features, collaborate with teams and business stakeholders, and ensure reliable, high-quality deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop Spring Boot microservices using JDK 11/17, JAX-RS (Apache CXF), and Jackson JSON/XML for robust APIs.
Implement data layers with Spring Data DynamoDB and optimize for performance.
Build event-driven systems using Kafka, EMS, MQ, or Solace.
Write tests using JUnit and Mockito, applying Java/J2EE practices like annotations, reflection, Lombok, and Spring MVC.Deploy via Docker on AWS EKS Kubernetes with AWS ALB, using Harness/TeamCity for CI/CD.Monitor with Datadog and Elasticsearch; handle bug fixing, log analysis, and root-cause resolution.
Participate in daily scrum calls, refine requirements, track progress, and deliver on time while preventing issues.
Use GitHub for version control (check-in/out, PRs) and IntelliJ/Eclipse for development.
Required Skills:
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot microservices, Apache CXF, Jackson, JUnit/Mockito, AWS DynamoDB, Docker/Kubernetes (EKS), Datadog/Elasticsearch, and CI/CD (Harness/TeamCity).Proven debugging and proactive issue prevention skills. Nice-to-HaveAWS Certification or DevOps experience.
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