Senior Java Developer

Blue Yonder; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a Sr Java Developer who specializes in backend development. The role includes delivering high-quality software while collaborating with team members to meet business requirements. Candidates should have a strong background in Java, cloud platforms, and Agile methodologies. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, reflecting the organization's commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

401K with Matching

Flexible Time Off

Corporate Fitness Program

Variety of voluntary benefits including Legal Plans and Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years professional experience in software development, especially in backend Java.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud solutions like OCI or AWS is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality software according to clean code principles.
• Participate in team activities like backlog grooming and planning.
• Translate business requirements into user stories, ensuring stakeholder feedback.

Skills

Java Development

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud Platforms

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Jira

Jfrog

Xray

Checkmarx

Job description

Role: Sr Java Developer - backend developer Location : Dallas TX - REMOTE option available

No work visa sponsorship is available for this role . OPT/CPT/H1 - DO NOT qualify

Above visa Applicants will be disqualified.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Consistently delivers solid quality in both design and implementation and helps the team shape what is built how, in particular:

• Develops quality software (including effective test code) according to clean code principles and Blue Yonder standards.
• Provides input for the prioritization of issues in the backlog and autonomously pulls issues or supports other team members as appropriate.
• Participates in team activities such as backlog grooming, planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Translates business requirements to user stories and actively seeks feedback by the stakeholders.
• Takes the lead in designs of individual stories and translates the design to subtasks.
• Considers aspects of information security while coding and reviewing other's code.
• Keeps up to date with technology and researches latest trends in the industry.
• Is perceived as the expert in a small area and is the go-to person for related implementational and operational issues.

Additions for service-delivering teams

• Raises operational concerns during design phases.
• Produces actionable user stories to relieve operational pain.
• Plans and performs more complex changes and manages stakeholder expectations.
• Independently resolves incidents, drives associated post-mortem analyses, and ensures outcome is actionable for the team.
• Strives to replace service requests with self-service functionality and automation.
• Understands cost structure of delivered services and makes cost data transparent to users.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively provides feedback during code reviews.
• Onboards new members to the team and helps develop junior engineers.
• Understands functional and technical requirements of software components.
• Participates in team hiring activities.
• Feeds larger refactoring opportunities into the team's backlog.
• Evolves the team’s continuous integration pipeline and fixes broken builds.
• Performs benchmark analyses, identifies hot spots, and derives appropriate measures to improve performance.
• Demonstrates problem solving and innovation ability.
• Acts according to company and team visions and requires user stories to adhere to those visions.
• Has a deep understanding of their team’s problem domain.
• Clearly understands and communicates the impact of changes in the team’s deliverables on other teams and customers.
• Timely and proactively communicates impediments to commitments and helps others to overcome theirs.

Technical Environment:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or any other related field
• Min 8 years of professional experience in software development, with expertise in backend Java development.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases; experience with database design and optimization.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms such as OCI or AWS; ability to architect cloud solutions and manage cloud resources.
• Utilization of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Familiarity with security tools and practices, including Jfrog, Xray, or Checkmarx ( REQUIRED)
• Proficiency in using Jira for project management and task tracking.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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The salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to 143,896.18

The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401K with Matching

• Flexible Time Off

• Corporate Fitness Program

• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

Our Values

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.