Software Engineer Java

Austin Community College; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Software Engineer with strong Java development expertise to join their Agile team. You will work on enterprise web applications, focusing on coding, troubleshooting, and design reviews. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience with Java SE & EE and must be proficient in RESTful APIs and SQL. This is a full-time remote position based in Michigan, offering opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop user interface and server-side components using frameworks.
• Participate in design/code reviews and recommend improvements.
• Work closely with team members to deliver high-quality solutions.

Skills

Java (SE & EE)

RESTful APIs

Selenium

Cucumber

Test-Driven Development

SQL

Client-side scripting

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