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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Developer / SDET - **Company:** Nmk Global Inc. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Cloud Foundry, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Custom Software, Customer Data Management, Fault Tolerance, Hibernate (Java), MongoDB, Oracle (Applications), Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, RabbitMQ, Standard Sql, Selenium, Shell Script, SoapUI, Software Engineering, UML, GitHub Copilot, Appium, Spring-boot, Backend, Gherkin, Playwright, Production Code, Apache Kafka, Bitbucket, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Splunk, Atlassian Bamboo, SDET - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4b2c4372-206a-4808-8e35-24533e1f1e2e ## About the Role We are seeking a Senior Java Developer / SDET with 7+ years of experience and strong hands-on coding skills. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java/Spring Boot, API development, test automation, Kafka, and AI-assisted development using GitHub Copilot. The team will build APIs to collect and extract Salesforce data and deliver it to a homegrown desktop application. Both Developers and SDETs must be strong programmers who can design, develop, test, and troubleshoot applications., * 7+ years of professional Java development experience * Strong Java Core and Spring Boot experience * Strong backend/API development experience * REST API development and testing * GitHub Copilot - Required * Experience with Kafka and enterprise messaging * Strong understanding of scalable and fault-tolerant systems * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments * Strong coding and troubleshooting skills SDET / Test Automation Experience: Candidates with SDET backgrounds must have hands-on coding experience, not just experience using automation frameworks. Preferred experience includes: * Building automation frameworks with Java backend * Selenium, Playwright, or Appium * Cucumber / Gherkin / BDD * TDD and automated testing * REST API testing using tools such as SoapUI or Advanced REST Client * Backend-to-frontend test orchestration * Writing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks Preferred Technical Qualifications: * Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) * Kafka Streams * RabbitMQ / WMQ * MongoDB, Oracle, or SQL * Hibernate * UML * CI/CD tools such as Bamboo and Bitbucket * Zephyr * Shell scripting / PowerShell * Splunk * Salesforce data integration with custom applications Soft Skills: * Strong communication and collaboration skills * Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders * Proactive, self-driven, and solution-oriented mindset * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills * Comfortable leading code reviews and mentoring team members * Passion for automation, innovation, and continuous learning ## Description * Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot. * Build and support REST APIs and integrations. * Develop solutions to extract Salesforce data and integrate it with custom applications. * Design and implement automated testing solutions and frameworks. * Write production-quality code for both application development and test automation. * Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers. * Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and business stakeholders to define requirements and estimate development efforts. * Decompose user stories, design features, prioritize tasks, and deliver solutions in an Agile environment. * Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies. * Troubleshoot application and environmental issues. * Use GitHub Copilot and AI tools as part of the day-to-day development workflow. * Stay current with emerging development, testing, automation, and AI technologies. ## Related Videos - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Communicate efficiently with Software Architecture Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/379-communicate-efficiently-with-software-architecture-diagrams) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [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) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)