Java Software Engineer III

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable backend services and applications based on Java that support the TAZWorks and InstaScreen platforms.

• Convert intricate business requirements into effectively designed technical solutions, emphasizing reliability, performance, and maintainability.

• Assume responsibility for features and services throughout the entire software development lifecycle, from initial design and implementation to deployment and support.

• Work in close collaboration with Product Owners, Architects, DevOps, QA, and other engineers to deliver high-quality, business-oriented solutions.

• Conduct code reviews and offer constructive feedback to ensure compliance with coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.

• Diagnose, debug, and enhance existing systems to boost performance, scalability, and security.

• Engage in system design discussions, contribute to technical documentation, and participate in proof-of-concept efforts for new technologies and approaches.

• Mentor and assist junior and mid-level engineers, fostering overall team capability and engineering excellence.

• Actively participate in a distributed, agile scrum environment and contribute to initiatives aimed at continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in developing backend applications using Java.

• Strong comprehension of object-oriented design principles and best practices in system design.

• Practical experience in building and consuming web services (REST; knowledge of SOAP is a plus).

• Solid experience with relational databases and SQL, including the ability to design and optimize database interactions.

• Demonstrated experience in full lifecycle application development within a production SaaS environment.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and contemporary DevOps practices.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a dynamic, agile development environment.

• Strong analytical skills with the capability to independently investigate and resolve complex technical challenges.

• Preferred experience, qualifications, and skills include:

• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring JPA/Hibernate, and Spring Security.

• Knowledge of microservice architectures, system design patterns, and integration strategies.

• Experience in containerized environments utilizing Docker and Kubernetes.

• Cloud development experience, particularly with Azure.

• Familiarity with CI/CD and infrastructure tools such as Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Terraform, or Terragrunt.

• Experience with automated testing methodologies, including unit and integration testing.

• Understanding of performance tuning and secure coding practices.

• Exposure to scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or shell scripting.

• Previous experience mentoring or guiding fellow engineers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability).

• Flexible paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Option for remote work.