Full Stack Developer - Intermediate

Location: Plano, TX Salary: TBD Description:
Software Engineer II - Full Stack Developer (Java Backend Focus)
Overview

We are looking for a Software Engineer with strong full-stack and backend development experience to design, build, and operate scalable, reliable, and secure software systems. In this role, you will work across the software development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while leveraging modern engineering practices, cloud technologies, and automation.
Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable software applications and services.
• Build high-quality, secure, and reliable solutions using modern software engineering principles and best practices.
• Contribute to system architecture, technical design, and implementation of distributed applications and microservices.
• Develop and enhance RESTful APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Apply Agile development methodologies and participate in sprint planning, design reviews, and retrospectives.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to improve software delivery, quality, and deployment efficiency.
• Write automated tests and advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD) and quality engineering practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications to ensure operational stability, resiliency, and performance.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
• Leverage cloud-native technologies and containerized environments to support modern application development.
• Continuously improve development processes, tooling, monitoring, and system observability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software development using Java and related technologies.
• Experience developing enterprise applications using:
  • Java, JDBC
  • Spring Framework and Spring Boot
  • Microservices architecture
  • RESTful APIs
  • SQL and relational databases
• Strong programming fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and software design patterns.
• Experience with software development lifecycle practices, including development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Proficiency with version control systems, build tools, and modern development environments.
• Demonstrated ability to debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with testing frameworks and quality engineering tools, including:
  • JUnit
  • Cucumber
  • Automated testing frameworks
  • Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with build and automation tools such as Maven, Jenkins, IntelliJ IDEA, and Shell Scripting.
• Experience building and operating scalable distributed systems and microservices-based architectures.
• Knowledge of messaging and event-streaming technologies, including:
  • Apache Kafka
  • JMS
  • IBM ActiveMQ
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and cloud-native development practices.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • AWS
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Helm
• Understanding of application resiliency, observability, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Experience implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) solutions.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for engineering excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Demonstrated ownership and commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Ability to balance technical depth with business impact and customer focus.

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