Java Engineer

Overview

The Java Engineer will serve as an embedded onsite technical resource within the customer’s IT or development team. This role focuses on hands-on Java development to support, enhance, and maintain the customer’s existing software systems and new development initiatives. The ideal candidate adapts quickly to established environments, adheres to customer standards and processes, and collaborates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Deliver Java-based application enhancements, maintenance, and new feature development while working onsite as an integrated member of the customer’s development team.
• Maintain and improve existing Java applications and services, including defect resolution, enhancements, and modernization efforts as directed by the customer.
• Adhere to the customer’s development standards, branching strategies, documentation requirements, and SDLC practices; actively participate in code reviews and contribute to process improvements.
• Investigate and resolve application issues, performance problems, and production incidents; provide timely updates and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate closely with customer team members, analysts, QA, and infrastructure/Dev Ops resources to ensure seamless solution delivery with minimal business disruption.
• Create and maintain required technical documentation, including design notes, implementation details, runbooks, and change records.
• Develop using secure coding practices and comply with all customer security, access control, and change management requirements.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Experience
  • 5+ years of professional Java development experience
  • Proven experience supporting and enhancing existing enterprise applications
  • Experience working within established SDLC and change-control processes (Agile or Waterfall)
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly ramp up in unfamiliar codebases and environments
• Technical Skills Required
  • Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8 or higher; Java 17+ strongly preferred)
  • Experience with common Java frameworks (e.g., Spring, Spring Boot)
  • Solid SQL and relational database skills (querying, troubleshooting, performance optimization)
  • Proficiency with version-control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Familiarity with build tools and dependency management (e.g., Maven, Gradle)
• Preferred
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
  • Experience working in Linux and/or Windows server environments
• Soft Skills
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities
  • Professional communication skills with the ability to interact directly with customer stakeholders
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently while taking direction and managing priorities in a customer-facing environment
  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on stability, maintainability, and code quality

United States

• Ability to operate computer equipment for extended periods
• Must work onsite at the customer location during scheduled business hours
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Occasional lifting of equipment up to 25 pounds (may be required depending on customer environment)
• Flexibility to work after-hours or weekends for maintenance windows or incident resolution

• Successful completion of a criminal background check
• Successful completion of a drug screening
• Ability to meet any additional customer-specific security or access requirements

Note: This is an onsite placement supporting a customer environment. The Java Engineer will follow the customer’s policies, procedures, scheduling requirements, and workplace standards while remaining a full-time employee of Inspired Technologies.

Salary Description $120K- $160K