Software Engineer IV – Java Backend

Job title
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Java Backend Developer with IBM Sterling OMS
Location
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Birmingham, Alabama
Type
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Full time – Onsite

We are seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer IV to join our Sales Domain IT team. This role focuses on leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable Java-based microservices and SaaS solutions in a Google Cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have 15‑20 years of enterprise application development experience, with a strong track record of building and modernizing large‑scale, cloud‑native applications for companies with revenues exceeding $1 billion.

This position requires technical leadership, strategic influence, and a deep understanding of modern Java technologies and cloud architectures.

• Must
  :
  Proven experience working with IBM Sterling Order Management System (OMS) or similar large‑scale order management platforms.

• Lead the development and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and highly available Java microservices using Google Cloud Functions (FaaS) and other cloud‑native technologies.
• Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert, providing thought leadership and guidance across a large portfolio of sales‑related applications supporting the quote‑to‑invoice lifecycle.
• Drive the architecture, design, and implementation of complex solutions that meet business goals and corporate strategic intent.
• Coordinate global resources and collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product owners, architects, Dev Ops, and QA to ensure successful delivery of software projects.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid‑level developers through code reviews, design discussions, and unit test plan evaluations.
• Manage critical projects and customer engagements, resolving unusually complex technical challenges with innovative solutions.
• Champion best practices in software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile/Scrum methodologies, and continuous integration/deployment.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of code, design, and operational procedures to ensure maintainability and knowledge sharing.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the ongoing success of the Sales Domain IT group.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of enterprise application development experience with a focus on Java technologies in high‑revenue organizations.
• Extensive experience with large‑scale modernization or greenfield SaaS projects.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex software solutions on time and within scope.
• Experience managing a broad portfolio of applications and coordinating global development resources.

• Required Skills
  • Expert‑level proficiency in Java, including deep hands‑on experience with Java 21 features such as streams, functional programming, asynchronous programming with Futures, Virtual Threads, and Completable Futures.
  • Strong experience with JDBC, ORM frameworks, and document‑based databases such as Mongo
    
    DB.
  • Experience with Quarkus framework preferred;
    Spring Boot is acceptable.
  • In‑depth knowledge of Java microservice architecture and event‑driven design principles.
  • Skilled in API development (both publisher and consumer) with strong emphasis on code quality and system documentation.
  • Solid understanding of software development best practices (SDLC, Git version control).
  • Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments, preferably Google Cloud Platform.
  • Strong familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and Kanban processes.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.