Java Cloud Developer

Socket.dev; SeaTac (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Medical, dental & vision for your team

Tuition Reimbursement

Transit reimbursement

401(k) with company match

On-site gym

Job summary

Lynden Incorporated seeks a Mid-Level Software Developer to join our SeaTac-based IT team. You will design, develop, test, and support Java-based applications, integrations, APIs, and services for Lynden’s freight management systems. This is a hybrid role with 2 days onsite in SeaTac and 3 days remote.

You will work with Spring Boot, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures to deliver practical software that supports transportation and logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of software development experience in a business environment.
• Hands-on experience developing Java 17+ applications using Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Cloud experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, preferably AKS.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and source control best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain Java-based applications, integrations, APIs, and services.
• Ensure high-quality software through clean code, unit tests, reviews, and standards.
• Analyze requirements and propose suitable technology solutions.
• Collaborate with customers, analysts, and developers to deliver technical solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions and advise on new development and system enhancements.
• Provide training and post-installation support for users and IT staff.
• Manage multiple tasks and prioritize to ensure timely delivery.
• Troubleshoot defects, performance issues, and production incidents.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Boot

Microservices

APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure/AKS

GitHub Actions CI/CD

Monitoring & Logging

Kafka

Azure Event Hubs

RabbitMQ

Cloud-native apps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Lynden Incorporated is seeking a Mid-Level Software Developer to join our SeaTac-based IT team. This role is ideal for a developer with 4+ years of hands-on Java experience who enjoys building practical software, solving business problems, and working in a collaborative team environment. In this role, you’ll design, develop, test, implement, and support Java-based applications, integrations, APIs, and services for Lynden’s freight management systems. This is a hybrid position after training, with 2 days onsite in SeaTac and 3 days remote. This position is non-safety sensitive and requires ongoing authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Do you want to build practical software that supports real-world transportation and logistics operations? Build on your experience as a developer and grow your career by gaining broader skills in software design, architecture, cloud technologies, and engineering. Join a stable, family ‑ owned company with 40+ years of no layoffs and a collaborative, team-focused culture.

Who we are:

Lynden is a family-owned transportation and logistics company helping customers balance speed and budget with shipping via air, land, or sea. Our corporate office, home to 250 employees, with 95 in IT, supports 15 Lynden companies with more than 2,500 employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain Java-based applications, integrations, APIs, and services throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality software through clean, maintainable code, unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to established development, security, and change management standards.
• Analyze project requirements, the existing environment, available technology, and develop recommendations for appropriate technology solutions.
• Work closely with customers, business analysts, and other developers to understand business requirements and deliver quality, cost-effective technical solutions that align with business objectives, IT strategy, and architectural standards.
• Participate in application and data architecture discussions and make recommendations regarding new development, system enhancements, technology adoption, and buy-versus-build decisions.
• Provide training and post-installation support for customers, coworkers, and other IT support personnel.
• Manage multiple assignments and projects simultaneously, establishing priorities and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects, performance issues, and production support incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

Tech you’ll work with:

• Java 17+, Spring Boot, microservices, APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure/AKS, GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and logging tools, Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, RabbitMQ and cloud-native applications supporting freight management systems.

What’s In It for You:

• Discretionary bonus program
• Competitive wages + annual wage reviews
• Cell Allowance: $10 per month
• Two medical plans starting as low as $0/month
• Medical, dental and vision for your family for $222/month (HDHP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Mental health programs (in-office and virtual)
• 17 days Paid Time Off a year + additional paid extended leave. PTO increases with tenure
• 8 paid holidays each year
• 401(k)with company match + additional contributions
• No-cost Employee assistance program, life insurance, long term disability and AD&D
• TuitionReimbursement program

• Mass transit reimbursement

• Career advancement through internal promotions

What We Need from You (required)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4+ years of software development experience in a business environment.
• Hands-on experience developing Java 17+ applications using Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Served as the developer to build and deploy cloud-native applications in Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, preferably Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and source control best practices.

Your Schedule

• Hybrid schedule upon completion of training with 2 days onsite and 3 days offsite.
  • Working onsite from our office in SeaTac, WA
  • Onsite days are Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday

More Info

• This role requires ongoing authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• This position is not eligible for relocation.

Why should you join us?

• We’re ethical and human. We don’t get everything perfect, but we try hard. When we miss the mark, we own it and make it right.
• We work as a collaborative team built on respect and support.
• Our casual office includes an on-site gym, free parking and easy access to Link Light Rail.

Fine Print:

All employment offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check and pre‑employment drug screen, excluding marijuana, were prohibited by law.
Random drug testing does not include marijuana for non‑safety‑sensitive positions in Washington.

Lynden Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status.