Senior Java Developer - Full Remote

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote UK hours

Long-term freelance-friendly

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in the United States seeks a Senior Java Developer for a 100% remote role working with the UK time zone. You will build software using Java, Vert.x, RxJava, Groovy, Couchbase, and Kafka, deployed on AWS and Azure with automated testing and CD pipelines.

Candidates should have 5+ years of Java development, experience with SQL/NoSQL, and cloud platforms; fluent English. The position welcomes freelancers for long-term engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field.
• +5 years of Java development experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience scaling large systems.
• Familiar with Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Utilize in-depth JVM and framework knowledge to implement end-to-end systems autonomously.
• Translate requirements into development tasks and plans.
• Produce test-driven features and follow TDD practices.
• Apply SOLID and cohesive design for maintainable software.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into product improvements.
• Lead design discussions with Product Managers to drive value.
• Support production systems, resolve incidents, and perform root cause analysis.
• Share knowledge across the engineering community.
• Mentor colleagues and foster growth.
• Create PoCs to evaluate new tools.

Skills

Java

JVM

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

SQL/NoSQL databases

System scaling

Scrum/Kanban/Waterfall

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Tools

Vert.x

RxJava

Groovy

Couchbase

Kafka

AWS

Azure

Job description

Category: IT Services

Location:

For our customer in the UK, we are looking for a FULL REMOTE Senior Java Developer with AWS or Azure. As Senior Java Developer, you will build the software product with Java, Vert.x, RxJava, Groovy, Couchbase, and Kafka, among other technologies. It runs on AWS & Azure with fully automated testing in a continuous deployment pipeline. The team works according to Agile principles, adapting Kanban and other techniques as appropriate to succeed.

This is a 100% remote position. Candidates need to be fluent in English. This position is also open for freelancers, who would like to commit long-term.

Candidates need to be able to work in the normal office hours of the United Kingdom.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Using your in-depth knowledge of the JVM, frameworks, and the tool ecosystem to implement end-to-end systems without assistance;
• Translating requirements into tasks
• Producing test-driven features and demonstrating your familiarity with the TDD cycle;
• Applying your understanding of cohesion and the SOLID principles to create well structured, maintainable software;
• Working effectively with product stakeholders to communicate and translate needs into product improvements;
• Leading group discussions on system design and working with Product Managers to drive value;
• Supporting production systems, resolving incidents, and performing root cause analysis;
• Sharing knowledge with the wider engineering community;
• Mentoring and developing others around you;
• Producing proof of concepts to evaluate new tools;

Profile

• Bachelor or Master degree;
• +5 years of Java development experience;
• Experience with cloud platform(s) (e.g. AWS, Azure, etc.);
• Experience with both SQL/NoSQL databases;
• Experience scaling systems;
• Experience working with multiple software development methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall;
• Fluent in English;

Offered

• A challenging role for an international organization in New York;
• Attractive salary package;