Java Backend Developer

Apexon - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

11-50 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Apexon is seeking a backend Java developer with over 7 years of hands-on development experience. This role involves working on dynamic, mission-driven projects that support social causes, providing opportunities for skill enhancement and professional growth. The developer will be responsible for designing and implementing n-tier and distributed architectures, developing REST and SOAP services, and optimizing SQL queries, among other tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and work with n-tier architectures (UI, business logic layer, data access layer) and distributed architectures using integration hubs.
• Develop REST and SOAP services using JAX-WS/RS and/or Spring framework.
• Build multi-module projects, compile, build, and package source code into Jars, Wars & EARs, and deploy them in Application Servers.
• Write unit test cases with Jest, Enzyme, or Mocha.
• Optimize SQL queries for performance and troubleshoot SQL problems.
• Mentor junior staff and lead technical designs.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to understand requirements for future products.
• Adapt quickly to an existing, complex environment.
• Participate in Agile processes and utilize application lifecycle management tools such as JIRA.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on development experience in backend Java.
• Strong skills in Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring Data, and other J2EE frameworks.
• Experience in developing REST and SOAP services.
• Hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle) and SQL principles.
• Ability to write complex SQL queries and optimize them for performance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with development team leadership and clients.
• Self-motivated, independent, detail-oriented, and a team player.

Nice-to-haves

• Frontend development experience with React or Angular and Node.js.
• Experience in mentoring junior staff and performing code reviews.
• Familiarity with Agile processes and SDLC.

Benefits

• Health Insurance with Dental & Vision
• 401K Plan
• Life Insurance, STD & LTD
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• FSA Dependent & Limited Purpose care
• Learning & Development