Senior Java Developer

The Smart

Austin, TX, United States

12 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Temporary to permanent

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

2 years minimum

Compensation

$83,200.0 - $166,400.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.careerjet.com

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Confluence JIRA Automation of Tests Batch Processing Software Quality Continuous Integration Relational Databases Java Web Services

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Spring Framework Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Enterprise Messaging Systems Systems Development Life Cycle RabbitMQ Software Engineering Data Streaming Aerospike Test-Driven Development (TDD) Spring Cloud GitHub Copilot SOAPAPI Deployment Automation Atlassian Tools Apache Kafka Data Management Restful APIs Software Version Control Spring Batch Microservices

Job description

As a Senior Java Developer, you will design, develop, and support enterprise-scale client data platforms that power customer experiences, segmentation, preferences, and eligibility services. You will work within a high-performing engineering team to build scalable, event-driven, cloud-based solutions while driving engineering excellence, modernization, and operational reliability., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications, APIs, and microservices.

Architect and implement solutions supporting high-volume, mission-critical business processes.
Analyze business requirements and recommend optimal technical solutions.
Identify and mitigate risks related to scalability, performance, security, and operational readiness.
Develop automated tests and ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable software.
Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
Mentor developers and promote engineering best practices and code quality standards.
Support production environments and resolve critical application issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and offshore resources.
Drive modernization initiatives and continuous improvement across platforms and processes.

Requirements

6+ years of experience with Java, Spring Framework, REST/SOAP web services, and cloud-based application development.
Hands-on experience using GenAI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar tools throughout the SDLC.
2+ years of experience with modern batch processing solutions such as Spring Batch or Spring Cloud Data Flow.
3+ years of experience with PostgreSQL, Aerospike, or other cloud-compatible relational databases.
3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control tools, and automated deployment practices.
2+ years of experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or PCF.
3+ years of experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or equivalent.
Strong experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD), QA automation, and software quality practices.
Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with Agile methodologies, Python, Atlassian tools (JIRA/Confluence), system modernization initiatives, or financial services environments preferred.