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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Software Developer - **Company:** RE\u002FSPEC Inc. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Databases, Database Development, Database Schema, Software Debugging, Linux, Standard Sql, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Test Data, Enterprise Software Applications, Atlassian Tools - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=19612bf19d8d5822 ## About the Role Candidates must meet or exceed the following minimum experience requirements: * 15 years: Java development experience * 10 years: SQL database experience * 8 years: Application sustainment and development supporting large applications in a team environment * 5 years: Linux experience The required background should include experience with application development and maintenance, software testing and debugging, SQL development, database objects, production support, system troubleshooting, performance analysis, technical documentation, and software or systems enhancement., The following qualifications are preferred: * 8 years: Experience with the Atlassian tool suite, especially JIRA * 8 years: Experience working with Agile methodologies * 2 years: Experience with State of Texas applications and/or the Texas Department of Public Safety environment * 2 years: Experience transitioning applications from legacy mainframe environments to Java and SQL environments, Applicants should be prepared to support the Austin work location and should confirm their ability to meet the client's final hybrid or telework requirements. ## Description In this role, you will help maintain, enhance, troubleshoot, and modernize large-scale applications used in a government environment. The position requires deep Java and SQL experience, strong Linux skills, and the ability to lead technical analysis and coordinate development activities in a collaborative team setting. You will contribute to application development and sustainment, database improvements, system performance, production support, technical documentation, and modernization initiatives. Your work will help support reliable, secure, and efficient public-sector services. Core Responsibilities The Software Developer 3 will oversee and contribute to the coding, testing, debugging, and deployment of applications based on technical and functional requirements. Responsibilities include preparing test data, developing flowcharts and technical diagrams, creating production-run instructions, and supporting end-user documentation. You will lead research and analysis for proposed projects, application modifications, and system enhancements. The role includes evaluating database schemas, writing and executing SQL code, deploying packages and triggers, and revising programs to improve operating efficiency. The successful candidate will diagnose application issues by analyzing logs, system messages, thread connectivity, memory utilization, disk input/output, and available disk space. You will also recommend and implement improvements to application and system performance. Additional responsibilities include developing programming standards and procedures, creating specialized programs, maintaining backup and restoration processes, preparing technical analyses and verification procedures, coordinating programming projects, and assigning or tracking the work of other team members. 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