Senior Java Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to support the ongoing development and modernization of enterprise-scale, Java-based systems that power financial calculation and compensation workflows. This role focuses on enhancing existing applications, addressing technical debt, and contributing to the re-architecture of services to improve scalability, security, and performance. You will work on a small, experienced engineering team and are expected to operate independently while collaborating closely with other senior engineers.

What You'll Be Working On

• Enhancing and extending Java-based applications that support complex calculation and rules-driven logic
• Modifying and optimizing compensation and calculation structures to meet evolving business needs
• Refactoring and modernizing legacy components, with an emphasis on clean, maintainable code
• Supporting backend services with some exposure to UI-facing components
• Addressing technical debt and improving system reliability, observability, and security
• Contributing to platform modernization efforts, including containerization and cloud-based deployments, * Design, develop, test, and maintain Java applications and APIs
• Collaborate with other senior engineers to implement enhancements and system improvements
• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities within applications and dependencies
• Contribute to DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Support application monitoring and observability using industry-standard tooling
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to maintain high engineering standards

• Strong hands-on experience as a Senior Java Engineer working on enterprise applications
• Experience building and supporting APIs and backend services
• Working knowledge of DevOps and test automation practices
• Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub-based workflows
• Ability to independently troubleshoot, enhance, and refactor complex systems
• Experience working in small, fast-paced engineering teams

Top Skills & Technologies

• Java (core language and backend development)
• API development and integration
• CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions
• Cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure)
• Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Messaging/streaming exposure (Kafka)
• Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog)
• Security scanning and vulnerability remediation tools (e.g., Snyk)
• Automated testing frameworks

Nice to Have

• Exposure to AI-enabled tooling or platforms
• Experience modernizing legacy Java applications
• Familiarity with performance tuning for high-volume or rules-based systems

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing., Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com . Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future