Java Developer

Aquent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Aquent partners with a prominent financial institution to deliver secure, scalable software solutions for critical client-facing systems. The role focuses on Java development with Springboot, RESTful APIs, and microservices, emphasizing quality, monitoring with Splunk, and CI/CD practices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural decisions while staying current with emerging technologies to improve security and performance.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related field with 4+ years in software development
• Extensive knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, and frontend/backend integration (4+ years)
• Proficiency with CI/CD, version control (Git), and test automation (4+ years)
• Experience writing Splunk queries and developing monitoring dashboards (3+ years)
• Experience with TDD and integration tests in Cucumber (4+ years)
• Experience with Mongo and SQL databases (2+ years)
• Experience developing Avro Kafka schemas for event streaming (2+ years)
• Agile methodologies and tools (4+ years)
• Strong problem-solving, ownership, motivation, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Implement new features aligned with best practices and project goals
• Write clean, maintainable code using the Springboot framework
• Optimize systems for performance, scalability, resiliency, and security
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical specs
• Analyze and document software solution issues
• Perform maintenance and fix defects
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance
• Conduct code reviews, unit tests, and integration tests
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Java

Springboot

AI

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Splunk

Git

Job description

Overview

Aquent partners with a prominent financial institution leading in innovative and reliable services. The client is dedicated to empowering individuals and institutions through robust technological solutions and a commitment to excellence. Joining this team means your contributions directly impact the security and efficiency of critical client-facing systems, fostering trust and driving the future of financial services.

Responsibilities

• Implement new features, ensuring alignment with best practices, rigorous internal standards, and project goals.
• Write well‑designed, clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code using the Springboot framework.
• Optimize existing systems for performance, scalability, resiliency, and security.
• Collaborate with various cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Analyze and investigate software solution problems, meticulously documenting findings.
• Perform software maintenance and correct identified defects.
• Mentor junior developers, sharing knowledge and providing essential technical guidance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure quality deliverables.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• A BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, coupled with 4+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Java and related frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and front‑end/back‑end integration (4+ years).
• Proficiency in modern software development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and test automation (4+ years).
• Experience with writing Splunk queries and developing monitoring dashboards within Splunk (3+ years).
• Demonstrated experience with TDD practices and writing integration tests in Cucumber (4+ years).
• Practical experience working with Mongo and SQL databases (2+ years).
• Experience developing Avro Kafka schemas for event streaming platforms (2+ years).
• In-depth experience in Agile methodologies and tools (4+ years).
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with a proactive and results‑oriented approach.
• A strong sense of ownership, self‑motivation, and a passion for resolving technical challenges.
• Proven leadership skills, capable of guiding and inspiring teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across team boundaries.

Must-Have Skills

• JAVA
• Springboot
• AI

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Splunk
• Angular
• SQL Database

This position is available on a W-2 employment basis only and is not open to Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements. The client is also unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship or transfers for this role.

Benefits

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

EEO Statement

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment - one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.