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This role requires someone who is passionate about innovation and software development best practices, and who enjoys solving complex problems.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nDesign and Develop: Architect, design, and implement robust Java-based applications and services.\nCollaborate: Work closely with product managers, QA engineers, DevOps, and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time.\nOptimize: Perform performance tuning, improve scalability, and address any bottlenecks within the applications.\nMaintain and Enhance: Debug and troubleshoot existing applications to improve performance and resolve issues.\nCode Review: Lead and participate in code reviews, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.\nMentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and engineers on the team.\nDocumentation: Write and maintain documentation for code and systems to ensure clarity and future maintainability.\nTesting: Ensure that all code is well tested, including unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.\nAgile Development: Participate in Agile development processes, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nExperience: 5+ years of experience in Java development, preferably in a senior or lead role.\nEducation: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.\nSkills:\nStrong proficiency in Java 8/11/17, with experience in frameworks like Spring or Spring Boot.\nFamiliarity with Microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.\nHands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).\nExperience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.\nUnderstanding of multithreading, concurrency, and data structures.\nFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and build tools (Maven, Gradle).\nProficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized environments is a plus.\nKnowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., Angular, React) is a bonus but not required.\nProblem-Solving Skills: Ability to solve complex problems using efficient algorithms and design patterns.\nCommunication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nExperience with event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ).\nFamiliarity with DevOps practices and tools.\nExperience in financial services, healthcare, or another highly regulated industry.\nKnowledge of TDD/BDD methodologies and strong focus on testing and test automation.\nWhat We Offer:\n\nCompetitive salary and benefits package.\nOpportunities for career growth and personal development.\nFlexible working environment (remote, hybrid options).\nCollaborative team culture focused on innovation and technology.","company":"Zocalo Recruiting","rawCompany":"zocalo recruiting","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:21:08.409Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Java Engineer","description":"Job Overview:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Engineer to join our dynamic team. 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