Senior Java Engineer

UST; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

UST is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to design and implement Java-based applications, with a focus on scalable, distributed systems and microservices. You will analyze requirements, define objectives, and ensure alignment with business goals while delivering high-quality software across multiple components.

Ideal candidates have extensive Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka experience, plus cloud familiarity and a track record in product development.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, C++
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with Kafka
• Experience with microservices and cloud technologies
• Experience in designing scalable, distributed applications
• Product development experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing Java-based applications
• Analyzing user requirements to inform design
• Defining application objectives and functionality
• Developing and testing software
• Debugging and resolving technical issues
• Producing design documentation
• Developing multimedia applications
• Developing user documentation
• Continuous professional development

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

C++

Kafka

Microservices

Cloud technologies

Distributed applications

Gitflow

Kubernetes

Docker

Jenkins

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

JIRA

Confluence

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Bamboo

TFS

Job description

Senior Java Engineer

The Role

UST is searching for a Senior Java Engineer; you will work designing and implementing Java-based applications.

What You'll Do

• Analyzing user requirements to inform application design.
• Defining application objectives and functionality.
• Aligning application design with business goals.
• Developing and testing software.
• Debugging and resolving technical problems that arise.
• Producing detailed design documentation.
• Recommending changes to existing Java infrastructure.
• Developing multimedia applications.
• Developing documentation to assist users.
• Ensuring continuous professional self-development

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

• 12+ years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, C++
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with Kafka
• Good exposure to microservices architecture, cloud technologies
• Experience in designing and building scalable, distributed applications
• Experience in product development would be a plus
• Experience in eCommerce projects
• Capable of delivering on multiple competing priorities with little supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• The most successful candidates will also have experience in the following: Gitflow, Kubernetes, docker Atlassian products - BitBucket, JIRA, Confluence etc.
• Continuous Integration tools such as Bamboo, Jenkins, or TFS

Location & Compensation

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Herndon, Virginia

Compensation Range: $75,000-$113,000

Who We Are

Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients' organizations-delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact-touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

Skills

Spring Boot, Microservices, Java, Distributed Systems

Benefits

Compensation range: $ 75,000.00 to 113,000.00 per year