{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"83075f3dc89c9b5e14624cd1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/83075f3dc89c9b5e14624cd1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/83075f3dc89c9b5e14624cd1","title":"Senior Java Engineer","description":"Senior Java Engineer\n\nClient: Department of Veterans Affairs\nLocation: Remote - U.S. Based\nSalary: $130,000–$150,000 annually (Based on experience and technical interview)\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\nCitizenship: U.S. Citizen Required\n\nPosition Overview\n\nThe Senior Java Engineer will lead the design, development, migration, and support of scalable Java-based microservices and APIs in a modern cloud environment. This role requires strong hands-on engineering capability, technical leadership, and experience modernizing legacy systems.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nPlan and execute migration from legacy monolithic applications to modern, scalable Java-based microservices while maintaining live-system availability.\nLead API design and development, including specifications, endpoints, data models, and protocols such as REST and GraphQL.\nLead data strategy and migration of shared databases into service-specific data layers while maintaining data integrity.\nIdentify and resolve data and system bottlenecks early in the development lifecycle.\nDeploy and operate workloads on Kubernetes in AWS, including deployment manifests, Helm, scaling, rollouts, and resource requests/limits.\nTune and optimize databases through query performance tuning, indexing strategies, connection pooling, migration strategies, and caching patterns.\nWrite production-grade code for core services while remaining deeply involved in the codebase.\nEnsure seamless API integration with internal systems, external systems, applications, and third-party services.\nPromote adoption of AI in the API development lifecycle, including use of GitHub Copilot for coding.\nImplement authentication, authorization, encryption, and other secure development practices.\nMonitor and optimize API performance, scalability, and reliability.\nSupport on-call operations.\nRequired Qualifications\n8+ years of experience leading technical teams in building scalable modern Java services.\nProven experience breaking down large, complex legacy monoliths into smaller, independent services.\nDeep hands-on knowledge of modern Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and REST API development.\nExperience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.\nStrong experience designing, building, and maintaining APIs.\nAbility to lead engineering teams while remaining hands-on with development.\nExperience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.\nFamiliarity with application security principles and secure development practices.\nFamiliarity with Git version control.\nFamiliarity with OAuth.\nRuby-to-Java migration experience preferred but not required.\nRequired Education\nMinimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field.\n\nBenefits Overview\n\nFathom Management offers full-time employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:\n\nPaid vacation, sick leave, and holidays\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\nLife insurance\nShort- and long-term disability insurance\n401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting\nMilitary leave\nProfessional training and development\nTuition reimbursement\nEmployee wellness program\nCommuter benefits\nAnd more\nEqual Employment Opportunity\n\nFathom Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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