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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer (Java) - **Company:** CoreLogic, Inc. - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $107,200.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Java Web Services, Spring Framework, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Web Services, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Test-Driven Development (TDD), GitHub Copilot, Spring-mvc, Large Language Models, Spring-boot, Backend, Spring Data, Information Technology, Production Code, Graphql, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Microservices - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7cf36587c1c09860 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent work history. * 2+ years of relevant work experience in software development. * Strong proficiency in software development principles and practices. * Experience with the software development lifecycle from concept to deployment. * Hands-on experience with Java, REST APIs, GraphQL, the Spring Framework, specifically Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data. * Solid understanding and experience working within a microservices architecture. * Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. * Knowledge of coding standards and best practices. * Experience in cloud environments ( GCP, AWS, or Azure ). * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. * Familiarity with or strong interest in AI-native engineering tools (e.g., AI coding assistants) and a proven commitment to staying current with emerging AI technologies in software development. ## Description We are seeking a talented and driven hybrid-remote Professional Software Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain robust Java-based applications and GraphQL APIs deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Leveraging the Spring Boot framework and modern cloud-native practices, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance backend services. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality, contribute to a culture of engineering excellence, and grow alongside experienced architects and senior engineers. In this role, you will also actively adopt and leverage AI-native engineering practices and tools to maximize development efficiency and maintain a competitive technological edge., * Spring Framework Execution: Utilize the Spring Framework (Spring Boot) to build and enhance backend Data API services, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability. * Write Production-Grade Code: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following object-oriented programming principles and established team standards. * AI-Native Engineering: Leverage AI-assisted coding tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Gemini, or similar LLM-based utilities) to accelerate drafting, refactoring, documenting, and testing code, while maintaining rigorous manual oversight for quality and security. * Drive Quality through Testing: Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, writing comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure end-to-end functionality and zero-downtime reliability. * Participate in Code Reviews: Actively conduct and participate in thorough peer code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to best practices, and knowledge sharing. * Collaborative Problem Solving: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, Product Managers, and Senior Engineers to translate business needs and conceptual ideas into actionable technical tasks. * Apply Efficient System Design: Apply appropriate data structures and algorithms to build efficient solutions, optimizing existing application performance and API response times. * Operational Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues in production systems independently or collaboratively within the POD. * CI/CD Pipeline Utilization: Utilize continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure smooth and automated software delivery. * Continuous Learning & AI Adoption: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging cloud/API technologies, and advancements in AI; proactively identify opportunities to adopt and leverage AI-native tools and practices for continuous process improvement. * Peer Mentorship: Provide guidance and peer mentorship to junior team members, while actively learning and absorbing architectural knowledge from Senior and Principal Anchors. ## Related Videos - [Building the next generation of AI developer tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100069-building-the-next-generation-of-ai-developer-tools) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [New AI-Centric SDLC: Rethinking Software Development with Knowledge Graphs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1417-new-ai-centric-sdlc-rethinking-software-development-with-knowledge-graphs) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)