Senior Java Developer

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-HaveAWS Certification or DevOps experience.