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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Engineer - **Company:** Technologent, Inc. - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Corona (Software Development Kit), Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Programming Tools, Distributed Data Store, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Framework, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, GitHub Copilot, Spring-boot, Software Troubleshooting, Vert.x, Backend, Information Technology, Cassandra, Restful APIs - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.technologent.com/careers/73765/jobs/16854102-Java-Engineer/apply ## About the Role The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on Java experience, solid knowledge of Spring Boot and Vert.x, and the ability to design and deliver robust backend solutions., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. * 6+ years of professional experience in Java software development. * Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Vert.x. * Proven experience working with Cassandra, including query development and application integration. * Strong experience developing and supporting scalable RESTful APIs and backend services. * Good understanding of clean coding practices, design patterns, testing, debugging, and peer code reviews. * Ability to develop maintainable and scalable software solutions in an enterprise environment. Preferred Qualifications * Experience working with distributed and high-volume backend applications. * Knowledge of Cassandra data modeling and query optimization. * Experience troubleshooting application performance and production issues. * Familiarity with modern software development and testing methodologies. * Experience using AI-powered developer tools such as GitHub Copilot to support software development activities. What We're Looking For * A strong Java professional with extensive hands-on backend development experience. * Someone who can independently design and implement scalable services and APIs. * A developer with practical Cassandra experience and a strong understanding of distributed data solutions. * A problem-solver who can effectively debug issues and improve application performance. * A quality-focused engineer who follows sound development practices and values clean, maintainable code. * A professional who can effectively use modern AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and software quality. ## Description The Opportunity: We are seeking a Java Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the development of reliable, scalable, and high-performing backend applications. 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