Software Engineer Java

Southern Arkansas University; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Java to join their remote Agile development team. The role involves developing enterprise applications, troubleshooting defects, and ensuring high standards of performance and security. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in software engineering and strong skills in Java, RESTful APIs, and testing frameworks. This full-time position offers an opportunity to participate in significant projects with continuous improvement practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Strong expertise with Java (SE & EE).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, XML, ORM, MVC frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop user interface and server‑side components using approved frameworks.
• Participate in design/code reviews and recommend improvements.
• Work closely with team members to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects in production systems.
• Follow Agile processes and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Java SE & EE

RESTful APIs

Selenium

Cucumber

Test-Driven Development

SQL

ORM

MVC frameworks

Job description

We are looking for a consultant with strong Java development expertise and hands-on experience building and maintaining enterprise-level applications.

Job Title: Software Engineer (Java)
Location: Farmington, MI (REMOTE)
Duration: Fulltime

Project Overview: You will be part of an Agile development team building and supporting enterprise web applications, special projects, and internal tools. This role involves coding, troubleshooting, design reviews, and ensuring software is high‑performing, secure, and standards‑compliant.

Responsibilities

• Develop user interface and server‑side components using approved frameworks.
• Participate in design/code reviews and recommend improvements.
• Work closely with team members to deliver high‑quality, standards‑based solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects in production systems.
• Follow Agile processes and contribute to continuous improvement.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
• Strong expertise with Java (SE & EE)
• Experience with RESTful APIs, XML, ORM, MVC frameworks
• Proficiency with testing frameworks (Selenium, Cucumber, Test-Driven Development)
• Experience with databases (SQL, stored procedures, relational databases)

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Hands‑on with client‑side scripting
• Participation in community of practice or knowledge‑sharing groups