Java Engineer

Paylocity
Tallahassee, United States of America
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Tallahassee, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
Agile Methodologies
Automation of Tests
Software Quality
Code Review
Relational Databases
Linux
DevOps
Gradle
Spring
Maven
Windows Server
Performance Tuning
Systems Development Life Cycle
Runbook
Software Engineering
Software Systems
SQL Databases
Java Application Server
Enterprise Software Applications
Application Enhancement Tool
Spring-boot
Software Troubleshooting
GIT
Computer Equipment
Git Flow
Information Technology
Build Tools
Codebase
Software Version Control

Job description

The Java Engineer will serve as an embedded onsite technical resource within the customer's IT or development team. This role focuses on hands-on Java development to support, enhance, and maintain the customer's existing software systems and new development initiatives., · Deliver Java-based application enhancements, maintenance, and new feature development while working onsite as an integrated member of the customer's development team.

· Maintain and improve existing Java applications and services, including defect resolution, enhancements, and modernization efforts as directed by the customer.

· Adhere to the customer's development standards, branching strategies, documentation requirements, and SDLC practices; actively participate in code reviews and contribute to process improvements.

· Investigate and resolve application issues, performance problems, and production incidents; provide timely updates and root-cause analysis.

· Collaborate closely with customer team members, analysts, QA, and infrastructure/DevOps resources to ensure seamless solution delivery with minimal business disruption.

· Create and maintain required technical documentation, including design notes, implementation details, runbooks, and change records.

· Develop using secure coding practices and comply with all customer security, access control, and change management requirements.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Java developer who adapts quickly to established environments, adheres to customer standards and processes, and collaborates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders., Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Experience

· 5+ years of professional Java development experience

· Proven experience supporting and enhancing existing enterprise applications

· Experience working within established SDLC and change-control processes (Agile or Waterfall)

· Demonstrated ability to quickly ramp up in unfamiliar codebases and environments

Technical Skills Required

· Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8 or higher; Java 17+ strongly preferred)

· Experience with common Java frameworks (e.g., Spring, Spring Boot)

· Solid SQL and relational database skills (querying, troubleshooting, performance optimization)

· Proficiency with version-control systems (e.g., Git)

· Familiarity with build tools and dependency management (e.g., Maven, Gradle)

Preferred

· Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

· Experience working in Linux and/or Windows server environments

Soft Skills

· Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities

· Professional communication skills with the ability to interact directly with customer stakeholders

· Self-motivated and able to work independently while taking direction and managing priorities in a customer-facing environment

· Detail-oriented with a strong focus on stability, maintainability, and code quality

Required Work Authorization: United States

Physical Requirements

· Ability to operate computer equipment for extended periods

· Must work onsite at the customer location during scheduled business hours

· Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

· Occasional lifting of equipment up to 25 pounds (may be required depending on customer environment)

· Flexibility to work after-hours or weekends for maintenance windows or incident resolution

Pre-Employment Requirements

· Successful completion of a criminal background check

· Successful completion of a drug screening

· Ability to meet any additional customer-specific security or access requirements

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