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JavaSoftwareEngineerIII
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“Java Software Engineer III. Skills: Java, backend services, system design, microservices, cloud development. Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable Java-based backend services and applications. Translate complex business requirements into well-designed technical solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
building and maintaining mission-critical background screening and compliance platforms; building and delivering high-quality, scalable Java-based services that directly support customer workflows and regulatory requirements; ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines; improve performance, scalability, and security; grow overall team capability and engineering excellence
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; ability to independently investigate and resolve complex technical issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of professional experience developing backend applications in Java, understanding of object-oriented design principles and system design best practices, Hands-on experience building and consuming web services (REST; SOAP a plus), Solid experience with relational databases and ability to design and tune database interactions, Proven experience with full lifecycle application development in a production SaaS environment, Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices, Experience working effectively in a fast-paced, agile development environment, problem-solving skills and the ability to independently investigate and resolve complex technical issues
Nice to Have
Experience with Spring Boot, Spring JPA/Hibernate, and Spring Security, Knowledge of microservice architectures, system design patterns, and integration strategies, Experience with containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, Cloud development experience, particularly in Azure, Familiarity with CI/CD and infrastructure tooling such as Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Terraform, or Terragrunt, Experience with automated testing methodologies, including unit and integration testing, Understanding of performance tuning and secure coding practices, Exposure to scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or shell scripting, Prior experience mentoring or guiding other engineers
What You'll Do.
scalable Java-based backend services and applications
Translate complex business requirements into well-designed technical solutions
Take ownership of features and services through the full software development lifecycle
Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback
and optimize existing systems
Contribute to system design discussions
technical documentation
and proof-of-concept efforts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborative engineering team; Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, DevOps, QA, and fellow engineers; Participate effectively in a distributed, agile scrum environment
Full Job Description
Java Software Engineer III Position Summary As a Java Software Engineer III, you are a senior, highly impactful member of a collaborative engineering team responsible for building and maintaining mission-critical background screening and compliance platforms within TAZWorks and InstaScreen. In this role, you design, build, and deliver high-quality, scalable Java-based services that directly support customer workflows and regulatory requirements. You bring strong technical judgment, deep backend expertise, and a passion for clean, maintainable solutions. Beyond writing code, you influence technical direction, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor other engineers while working closely with Product, DevOps, QA, and other stakeholders in an agile environment. Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable Java-based backend services and applications supporting TAZWorks and InstaScreen platforms - Translate complex business requirements into well-designed technical solutions with a focus on reliability, performance, and maintainability - Take ownership of features and services through the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to deployment and support - Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, DevOps, QA, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality, business-driven solutions - Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines - Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing systems to improve performance, scalability, and security - Contribute to system design discussions, technical documentation, and proof-of-concept efforts for new approaches and technologies - Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, helping grow overall team capability and engineering excellence - Participate effectively in a distributed, agile scrum environment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications: -
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