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# Software Development Engineer IV

- **Company:** ApTask
- **Location:** Berkeley Heights, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Software Design Patterns, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenShift, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Fortify (Software), Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Spring-boot, Sonatype, Solid Principles, Kubernetes, Restful APIs
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www2.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=4ujdnwqsdebu7m13em5f0pt5dw80o500d7dv9cbq5ebzngb7yk0n43mjtefnbx0d&compid=0/jobs/29459217#/jobs/29459217

## About the Role

* Java 17+ development experience
 * Spring Boot and RESTful Services
 * Kubernetes and OpenShift
 * NoSQL databases
 * Object-Oriented Programming and software design principles
 * Experience across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
 * Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns
 * Familiarity with Confluence, Jira, SharePoint, Fortify, and Sonatype
 * Strong understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Leadership & Collaboration:

 * Proven ability to lead and mentor development teams
 * Experience partnering with product, engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills

Professional Experience:

 * 10+ years of software development experience
 * Prior technical lead or team leadership experience
 * Experience working within Agile environments, including Scrum and Kanban