Senior Java Developer

DFBooking Careers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DFBooking Careers is seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer to join our technology team in Austin. This on-site role requires 8+ years of Java development, deep expertise in Spring Boot/Spring Framework, and a strong background in microservices and RESTful APIs.

You will design, develop, and optimize scalable enterprise applications while collaborating with product, QA, and DevOps teams. Relocation assistance is provided; candidates with US work authorization preferred and a

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java development experience.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Work closely with product, QA, and DevOps teams.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.
• Experience in performance tuning and system optimization.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java applications.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps teams.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.
• Tune performance and optimize systems for scale.

Skills

Core Java

Spring Framework

Microservices

REST APIs

SQL & DB design

Multithreading

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Spring Boot / Hibernate

MySQL / PostgreSQL / Oracle

Git, Maven/Gradle

AWS / Azure

Jenkins / GitHub Actions

Docker / Kubernetes

Job description

Relocation assistance: Yes

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer to join our technology team. This role requires strong backend development expertise, enterprise-level system experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. This position follows a strict high-priority screening model, where all listed criteria will be critically evaluated during candidate assessment.

Screening Criteria (ALL HIGH PRIORITY)

1. Industry & Domain Knowledge

Strong experience in enterprise applications is required, preferably in:

• Facilities Management
• Food Services Technology
• Healthcare Systems
• Corporate Services Platforms

Understanding of large-scale service-based architectures is mandatory. Candidates without relevant domain exposure may not be considered.

2. Company Size Background

Candidates must have worked in:

• Mid to large-scale organizations (1000+ employees preferred)
• Experience in global or multi-location companies is highly preferred

3. Career Stability

• Minimum 2–3 years average tenure per role
• No frequent job hopping (short-term roles without justification may be rejected)

4. Key Responsibilities & Years of Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Java development
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices
• Work closely with product, QA, and DevOps teams
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions
• Experience in performance tuning and system optimization

5. Must-Have Skills

• Core Java (Java 8 or above)
• Spring Boot / Spring Framework
• Microservices Architecture
• REST APIs
• SQL & database design
• Multithreading & concurrency
• Strong problem-solving skills

6. Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is mandatory
• Candidates without a formal degree will not be considered

7. Software Tools & Technologies

• Frameworks: Spring Boot, Hibernate
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
• Tools: Git, Maven/Gradle
• Cloud: AWS / Azure (preferred)
• CI/CD: Jenkins / GitHub Actions
• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes (preferred)

8. Certifications & Licenses

• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Java Developer or AWS Certified Developer are not required
• Lack of certifications will not impact the hiring decision

9. Managerial Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring teams
• Ability to guide junior developers and collaborate cross-functionally
• Experience working with stakeholders and product teams

10. Preference for Local Candidate

Strong preference for candidates located in or willing to relocate to:

• Austin

Candidates with US work authorization preferred