Job Title:
Senior Java Developer (8+ years)
Location:
Houston, TX
Experience Required:
8+ Years
Employment Type:
Full-time
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Required Skills:
- 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.
Nice-to-Have
- AWS Certification or DevOps experience.