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# Java Software Engineer

- **Company:** Horizontal Talent
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Software Debugging, Middleware, IBM WebSphere MQ, Java Message Service (JMS), Spring Framework, JSON, Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Database Optimization, Spring-boot, Software Security, Software Troubleshooting, Backend, AngularJS, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Spring Batch
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f19331eb-36e3-48fd-86d3-2b103c5c86dc

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with Core Java
 * Experience with the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Framework and Spring Security
 * Front-end development experience with Angular
 * Solid SQL and Oracle database skills
 * Experience with database performance tuning
 * Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security
 * Experience with unit, integration, and functional testing
 * Deep understanding of JMS and messaging middleware, with IBM MQ preferred
 * Hands-on experience with Spring JMS
 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
 * Excellent communication skills

Preferred Skills

 * Experience building and supporting REST APIs and working with JSON
 * Advanced experience with Spring Boot
 * Experience with Spring Batch
 * Exposure to AWS or other cloud technologies
 * Background in enterprise application development within a collaborative environment

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where different perspectives, experiences, and ideas are valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage talented professionals who share a passion for collaboration, innovation, and doing meaningful work to apply.

## Description

Join a high-impact technology team building secure, enterprise-grade web and backend applications that support critical business functions. This opportunity is ideal for a Senior Java Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, partnering closely with product teams, and delivering scalable solutions with a strong focus on quality and security.
Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and implement secure Java-based web and backend applications that support important business needs
 * Collaborate with product and technical teams to create maintainable, scalable solutions with limited supervision
 * Produce clear design documentation and contribute throughout the software development lifecycle
 * Write clean, testable code and perform thorough unit, integration, and functional testing
 * Apply secure coding practices and help strengthen application security across solutions
 * Troubleshoot complex technical issues through debugging, investigation, and research
 * Build and support messaging and integration components using enterprise middleware technologies
 * Contribute to performance tuning efforts for SQL and Oracle database environments
 * Help drive best practices and support the adoption of modern engineering approaches


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