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# Java Developer

- **Company:** Cornerstone Barricades
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Software Bug Management, Apache CXF, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, Eclipse (Software), Elasticsearch, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Github, IntelliJ IDEA, JSON, Java API for RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS), Junit, Log Analysis, Mockito, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Datadog, Spring-mvc, Spring-boot, Spring Data, Data Layers, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Teamcity, Restful APIs, AWS EKS, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://ividtek.betterteam.com/senior-java-developer-4/apply/standard

## About the Role

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship., * Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot microservices, Apache CXF, Jackson, JUnit/Mockito, AWS DynamoDB, Docker/Kubernetes (EKS), Datadog/Elasticsearch, and CI/CD (Harness/TeamCity).

 * Proven debugging and proactive issue prevention skills.

## Description

We are hiring a Senior Java Developer with 8+ years of experience to build and maintain scalable Java microservices in a fast-paced environment. You will work independently on complex features, collaborate with teams and business stakeholders, and ensure reliable, high-quality deliverables., * Develop Spring Boot microservices using JDK 11/17, JAX-RS (Apache CXF), and Jackson JSON/XML for robust APIs.

 * Implement data layers with Spring Data DynamoDB and optimize for performance.
 * Build event-driven systems using Kafka, EMS, MQ, or Solace.
 * Write tests using JUnit and Mockito, applying Java/J2EE practices like annotations, reflection, Lombok, and Spring MVC.
 * Deploy via Docker on AWS EKS Kubernetes with AWS ALB, using Harness/TeamCity for CI/CD.
 * Monitor with Datadog and Elasticsearch; handle bug fixing, log analysis, and root-cause resolution.
 * Participate in daily scrum calls, refine requirements, track progress, and deliver on time while preventing issues.
 * Use GitHub for version control (check-in/out, PRs) and IntelliJ/Eclipse for development.


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