Java Backend Developer -W2

Etek It Services - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Back-end Java Developer role focuses on creating user information solutions through the development, implementation, and maintenance of Java-based components and interfaces. The position emphasizes backend development with some front-end responsibilities, requiring strong API and microservices experience. The developer will work in a hybrid environment, primarily in the Phoenix market, and will be expected to lead and coach a scrum team while ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Java-based components and interfaces.
• Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code in compliance with specifications.
• Prepare and produce releases of software components.
• Support continuous improvements by investigating alternatives and technologies for architectural review.
• Develop documentation and assistance tools to support users.
• Coordinate requirements, schedules, and activities for application development.
• Contribute to team meetings and troubleshoot development and production problems across multiple environments.
• Lead and coach a scrum team in Front End Development activities using Angular, Java, and Springboot.
• Ensure code quality, unit test cases, and best coding practices are met for all implementations.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Work on Proof of Concept projects to create reusable patterns for development.
• Participate in all agile ceremonies and lead technology solutioning.

Requirements

• 8+ years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or an Advanced Degree in Computer Science.
• 4+ years experience designing and developing with front end technologies (Angular or React).
• Extensive hands-on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms along with Angular 8.
• Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Proven leadership in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Springboot).
• Experience with test-driven development or behavior-driven development.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience coaching junior and staff level developers.
• 3-5 years experience with Atlassian tool suites BitBucket, Bamboo, JIRA, Confluence.
• Experience using IDE and GIT repositories for code management.
• Understanding of waterfall, Agile and Scaled Agile (SAFe) methodologies.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (3 days a week in office)
• Opportunities for professional development and coaching.