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# Senior Java Developer

- **Company:** ASCENT SERVICES GROUP LLC
- **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Mobile Application Development, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Production Code, Virtual Agents, Api Design, Terraform
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1244818210bd5889

## About the Role

* Formal training or certification in software engineering
 * Strong Java development experience, including enterprise API development
 * Hands-on experience in system design, development, testing, and operational stability
 * Proficiency in automation and CI/CD practices
 * Deep understanding of the SDLC, resiliency, and security principles
 * Strong experience with AWS (EC2, Lambda)
 * Infrastructure-as-code expertise using Terraform
 * Demonstrated exposure to AI/ML, agentic AI, or intelligent cloud systems; ability to use AI tools like Copilot or Claude for productivity
 * Practical cloud-native development experience, Java
 * AWS
 * EC2
 * Lambda
 * Terraform
 * AI
 * Copilot
 * Claude

## Description

We're seeking a senior Java developer for an onsite role, focused on building secure, scalable, and innovative enterprise applications. This position blends strong Java engineering with modern cloud-native development, automation, and AI-driven productivity, * Execute creative, high-impact software solutions and break down complex technical challenges

 * Develop secure, high-quality production code; review and debug code to maintain engineering excellence
 * Automate recurring issues to improve application stability and operational efficiency
 * Lead technical evaluations with vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architecture and solution fit
 * Promote engineering best practices and foster communities of practice around emerging technologies


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