Java Developer

Java Developer / Software Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer / Software Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Java/J2EE, PySpark/Spark, AWS services, ETL and streaming data pipelines, and Agile delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to design, build, deploy, and operate resilient data pipelines and cloud-based applications. Experience with modern infrastructure-as-code practices and emerging LLM technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance Java/J2EE applications and data pipeline solutions.
  

• Build and support ETL and streaming data pipelines using PySpark/Spark.
  

• Leverage AWS services including SQS, Lambda, S3, and RDS for application and data workflows.
  

• Develop secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-based solutions.
  

• Participate in Agile development practices and ceremonies.
  

• Troubleshoot and resolve application and data pipeline issues.
  

• Contribute across the full software engineering lifecycle, including analysis, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  

• Apply best practices around CI/CD, TDD, cloud development, application resiliency, and security.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied software engineering experience with relevant training and/or certification.
  

• Strong proficiency in Java/J2EE application development and common design techniques.
  

• Extensive hands-on experience with PySpark/Spark.
  

• Strong experience developing and supporting ETL and streaming data pipelines.
  

• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as:
  

  • SQS
    

  • Lambda
    

  • S3
    

  • RDS
    

• Advanced proficiency in Python and/or Java.
  

• Understanding of CI/CD, TDD, cloud development, application resiliency, and security.
  

• Working knowledge of software engineering disciplines including analysis, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  

• Strong experience working within an Agile delivery environment.
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Shell scripting on Unix/Linux systems.
  

• Proficiency with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  

• Familiarity with modern LLM techniques.
  

• Practical experience developing LLM use cases using OpenAI/Azure.
  

Requirements

• USC / GC / GC EAD only.
  

• No third-party or C2C profiles.
  

• Texas local candidates highly preferred.
  

• Location: Houston, TX or Plano, TX.
  

• Interview process: Zoom first round followed by in-person second round.