Java Engineer

Technologent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Technologent is seeking a Java Engineer to join our engineering team in Phoenix, AZ on a 12+ month contract. You will design and develop enterprise backend services, build scalable RESTful APIs, and work with Cassandra databases using Spring Boot and Vert.x.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, apply solid design patterns, implement tests, participate in code reviews, and leverage AI-assisted development tools to drive coding efficiency and code quality.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Vert.x.
• Proven experience with Cassandra, including query development and application integration.
• Experience building scalable RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Good understanding of clean coding practices, design patterns, testing, debugging, and peer code reviews.
• Ability to develop maintainable and scalable software solutions in an enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise Java applications and backend services.
• Build scalable and reliable REST APIs to support application and business requirements.
• Develop solutions using Java frameworks such as Spring Boot and Vert.x.
• Design and implement Cassandra database solutions, including queries and application integration.
• Analyze requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Apply design patterns and software engineering principles to maintainable code.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance improvements across backend services.
• Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain development standards.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders across the SDLC.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve coding efficiency and quality.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Vert.x

Cassandra

REST APIs

Backend development

Design patterns

Testing & debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Java Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the development of reliable, scalable, and high-performing backend applications. This role will focus on building Java-based services, developing RESTful APIs, working with Cassandra databases, and applying modern software engineering practices throughout the development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on Java experience, solid knowledge of Spring Boot and Vert.x, and the ability to design and deliver robust backend solutions.

• Role: Java Engineer
• Experience: 6 - 9 years
• Work Location: Phoenix, AZ (100% onsite). Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance. Relocation is not available
• Project Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise Java applications and backend services.
• Build scalable and reliable REST APIs to support application and business requirements.
• Develop solutions using Java frameworks such as Spring Boot and Vert.x.
• Design and implement Cassandra database solutions, including queries and application-level database integration.
• Analyze application requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Apply appropriate design patterns and software engineering principles to develop maintainable applications.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance improvements across backend services.
• Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure application quality, reliability, and stability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain development standards.
• Collaborate with developers and technical stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve coding efficiency, troubleshooting, testing, and overall development productivity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in Java software development.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Vert.x.
• Proven experience working with Cassandra, including query development and application integration.
• Strong experience developing and supporting scalable RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Good understanding of clean coding practices, design patterns, testing, debugging, and peer code reviews.
• Ability to develop maintainable and scalable software solutions in an enterprise environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with distributed and high-volume backend applications.
• Knowledge of Cassandra data modeling and query optimization.
• Experience troubleshooting application performance and production issues.
• Familiarity with modern software development and testing methodologies.
• Experience using AI-powered developer tools such as GitHub Copilot to support software development activities.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong Java professional with extensive hands-on backend development experience.
• Someone who can independently design and implement scalable services and APIs.
• A developer with practical Cassandra experience and a strong understanding of distributed data solutions.
• A problem-solver who can effectively debug issues and improve application performance.
• A quality-focused engineer who follows sound development practices and values clean, maintainable code.
• A professional who can effectively use modern AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and software quality.

Technologent is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled -- for reasonable accommodations, please contact us at

Technologent is a Global Provider of Edge-to-Edge Information Technology Solutions and Services for Fortune 1000 and SMB companies. We offer a unique blend of business practices that are aligned to solve for top CIO concerns. Our core competencies focus on data center infrastructure, business continuity, data protection, service automation and orchestration, continuous intelligence, monitoring, connectivity, collaboration and cybersecurity. These practices are supported by our professional services, digital transformation services and financial services offerings. By providing custom solutions and services designed to fit your business needs, we enable your organization to be more agile, responsive and competitive. Technologent empowers your company to ascend to the next level in IT.

Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Technologent has offices throughout the US and proudly serves clients around the world. When partnering with Technologent, organizations benefit from the highest caliber of professionals, committed to delivering exceptional business outcomes backed by unmatched service and support.