Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer – Lead I - Software Engineering

Who We Are:

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You Are:

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to build and maintain scalable, secure microservices using Spring Boot. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, participate in design discussions, and ensure best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.

The opportunity:

• Develop and maintain Spring Boot microservices with clean, maintainable, and secure code.
• Implement business logic and ensure robust unit and integration test coverage.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities (Veracode findings).
• Collaborate with Dev Ops teams for Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Follow Agile ceremonies and deliver work within committed timelines.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

• 10+ years of experience
• Java and Spring Boot
• Fundamentals of microservices architecture
• Unit testing with JUnit and Mockito
• Secure coding awareness (Veracode scan remediation)
• Basic Kubernetes knowledge
• Experience in Agile methodology
• REACT
• Core Java and Spring Boot
• Microservices architecture and REST API development
• Unit and integration testing with JUnit and Mockito (high coverage)
• Secure coding practices (OWASP guidelines, Veracode)
• Kubernetes fundamentals (pods, deployments, services)
• SQL/No
  
  SQL databases and JSON data handling
• Agile/Scrum delivery experience

Preferred Skills:

• AWS cloud experience
• Event-driven architecture with Kafka (producers/consumers)
• API automation testing with Karate
• CI/CD tooling:
  Harness, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication and collaboration abilities
• Familiarity with enterprise security standards
• Ability to work effectively in Agile delivery models

Compensation and Location:

Role

Location:

Texas

Compensation Range: $75,000-$113,000

Benefits

Full-time employees accrue paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, life insurance, disability coverage, and other benefits. Details vary by employment type and location.

What we believe:

We embrace Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. We nurture a people-first, human-centric culture that fosters diversity and sustainable solutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and fair chance ordinances.

UST reserves the right to redefine roles and responsibilities based on organizational requirements and performance.