Java Software Engineer

Aptimized, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aptimized, LLC in Phoenix, AZ seeks an independent Java engineer to join a fast-paced, startup-style team. You will own small, valuable increments, work closely with product, and ship reliable components quickly.

The role emphasizes proactive exploration, collaboration, and taking ownership across three projects, using Eclipse Vert.x, SQL, Couchbase, and AI-assisted development tools to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Formación

• MUST have hands-on Java engineering experience.
• Experience with Vert.x, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with modern security standards (JWE/JWS) and AI-assisted development.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver small, valuable increments quickly while owning features.
• Collaborate with product and teammates across three projects.
• Proactively explore the product, troubleshoot, and unblock issues.

Conocimientos

Independent contributor

Ownership mindset

Proactive learning

Herramientas

Eclipse Vert.x

SQL

Couchbase

AI-assisted development

JWE/JWS security basics

Descripción del empleo

Join a Java engineering team working across three projects in a fast-paced, startup-style environment. We’re looking for an independent contributor who takes ownership, works closely with product, and delivers small, valuable increments quickly.

Technical skills

• Very solid experience using Eclipse Vert.x
• Experience with SQL, Couchbase, and asynchronous processing.
• Basic understanding of security standards, including JWE/JWS.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development, prompting, and AI agents. The team uses Claude, Codex, Copilot, and Devin.

Working style

• Proactively explore, understand the product, and contribute beyond assigned tasks.
• Independently investigate issues and unblock work, coordinating with teammates when needed.
• Work directly with Product regardless of seniority.
• Bring commitment, curiosity, and a collaborative attitude, with an expectation of contributing within the first three weeks.