Sr. Backend Java Developer Full Time NEW

Irving, TX – 2 days onsite/week

RTH – GC/USC only

Senior Backend Java/Spring Developer – with AI Enablement

*AI required

Role Description

The Senior Backend Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems using Java and Spring technologies bridging software development with operations, building, and maintaining scalable infrastructures (AWS/GCP/on prem), CI/CD pipelines, and backend APIs. This hybrid role focuses on building robust microservices, APIs, and enterprise applications while ensuring performance, security, reliability, and automation while leveraging modern AI-assisted tools and AI capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices using Java (17+) and Spring Boot.

• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and distributed systems ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

• Lead system design, architecture decisions, and code reviews to enforce best practices.

• Integrate AI/ML capabilities and third-party AI services/APIs into backend systems to enable intelligent workflows and automation.

• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve productivity, code quality, and testing efficiency.

• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) and automated testing frameworks using JUnit and Mockito; incorporate intelligent/AI-driven testing techniques where applicable.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend (Angular/React), QA, DevOps, and product teams.

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerized deployments.

• Perform database design and optimization using Oracle, SQL, and PL/SQL.

• Monitor and support production applications using observability tools; apply intelligent monitoring and anomaly detection techniques.

• Conduct root cause analysis, debugging, and performance tuning.

• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.

• Mentor junior developers and promote adoption of modern engineering and AI-enabled practices.

• Stay updated with emerging technologies in backend engineering, cloud platforms, and AI-driven development.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in Java and Spring (Spring Core, Spring Boot, Hibernate) development.

• Strong expertise in object-oriented design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.

• Required Skills:

o Java 17+

o Spring Core, Spring Boot, Hibernate

o JUnit, Mockito testing frameworks

o Oracle concepts, SQL, PL/SQL

o Angular 15+

• Strong experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and branching strategies.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and understanding of AI/ML concepts.

• Hands-on experience with test automation and quality engineering practices.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

Other Qualifications (Skills that would be a plus)

• Experience with React.

• Familiarity with Kafka (or similar messaging/streaming technologies).

• Experience with Appian or BPM tools.

• Knowledge of BPMN tools (RHPAM, IBM BAMOE).

• Applied understanding of DevOps tools and containerization (Docker Compose).

• Exposure to AI-driven testing, predictive analytics, or intelligent automation frameworks.

• Awareness of event-driven architecture and observability tools.

• Certifications in cloud, DevOps, or AI/ML technologies are a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Master’s degree/MBA