Java Software Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications and backend services. Build scalable Spring Boot microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed application components. Write clean, secure, maintainable, and well-documented Java code following established engineering standards. Develop integrations between enterprise systems, databases, cloud services, and external APIs. Optimize application performance, database queries, scalability, and resource utilization. Implement persistence layers using Spring Data JPA, Hibernate, JDBC, or comparable technologies. Develop automated unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, and related testing frameworks. Troubleshoot production issues, analyze root causes, and implement sustainable fixes. Participate in software architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and peer code reviews. Support CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and cloud-native application delivery. Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, QA Engineers, and other developers to translate requirements into technical solutions. Mentor engineering colleagues and contribute to software-development best practices. Improve existing applications through refactoring, modernization, and technical-debt reduction.

Job Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum 7 years of professional Java Development, Backend Engineering, or closely related software-development experience required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Advanced proficiency in Core Java, object-oriented programming, collections, concurrency, multithreading, and JVM fundamentals. Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring MVC, and Spring Data. Professional experience developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or Microsoft SQL Server. Knowledge of SQL optimization, Hibernate, JPA, and database design principles. Familiarity with modern Java versions, preferably Java 17 or later. Experience with Maven or Gradle, Git, and modern development workflows. Strong understanding of JUnit, Mockito, automated testing, and test-driven development principles. Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or comparable CI/CD technologies. Understanding of authentication, authorization, OAuth 2.0, JWT, and secure application development. Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, or event-driven architecture is advantageous. Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Strong debugging, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications: Strong analytical thinking and advanced technical problem-solving abilities. High standards for software quality, performance, and maintainability. Ability to understand complex system architectures and technical dependencies. Strong ownership of applications throughout development and production support. Ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs and make sound engineering decisions. Effective collaboration with distributed development and product teams. Strong communication skills with technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Ability to manage competing priorities within Agile development environments. Willingness to mentor colleagues and share technical expertise. Commitment to continuous learning in Java, cloud architecture, and emerging software technologies.

Strategic Support: Contribute to enterprise application modernization and cloud migration initiatives. Support development of scalable, reusable backend services and API architecture. Help improve software engineering standards, developer productivity, and delivery automation. Provide technical expertise for platform scalability, reliability, and application security. Support migration from legacy Java applications toward modern Spring Boot and cloud-native architectures. Contribute to technology evaluations and long-term software architecture decisions. Identify opportunities to improve system integration, operational efficiency, and technical maintainability.

Specialization: Backend Engineering, Spring Boot & Enterprise Applications

Workplace: Remote — United States

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: Minimum 7 Years Relevant Skills & Keywords: Java Developer, Senior Java Developer, Java Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Java Backend Engineer, Core Java, Java 17, Java 21, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate, REST API, RESTful Web Services, Microservices, Distributed Systems, Object-Oriented Programming, OOP, Multithreading, Concurrency, SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle Database, Maven, Gradle, JUnit, Mockito, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD, Jenkins, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, OAuth 2.0, JWT, Agile, Scrum, Cloud-Native Applications, Software Architecture.

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation will be competitive and determined based on technical experience, qualifications, geographic location, and overall position responsibilities. The total rewards package may include:

• Competitive annual base salary
• Performance-based annual incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings with employer contributions
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Paid parental and family leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Remote-work support and equipment assistance
• Professional certification and continuing-education support
• Cloud, Java, and software architecture training opportunities
• Wellness and employee-assistance programs
• Additional benefits according to company policy

Why Join Us: Join a large enterprise technology environment where Java development supports mission-critical applications, modern digital platforms, and scalable cloud infrastructure. You will have opportunities to work with modern Java technologies, Spring Boot microservices, distributed systems, cloud platforms, and enterprise application architecture while solving meaningful engineering challenges. This position offers significant technical ownership, collaboration with experienced engineering professionals, and opportunities to contribute to application modernization and cloud-native software development. For a Java Developer with 7+ years of professional experience, this role provides the opportunity to deepen technical expertise, influence software architecture, and develop reliable, secure, high-performance applications within a sophisticated enterprise environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. Employment decisions are based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable business requirements.