Java Engineer

Job Title: Java Engineer Location: Remote (USA)

Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract

Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Java Engineer to join our development team and support the design, development, troubleshooting, and maintenance of enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong Java and SQL expertise, experience analyzing application logs, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues. Experience with cloud-native technologies, event-driven architectures, and DevOps tools is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based enterprise applications.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and perform database operations using JDBC.
• Analyze application logs and troubleshoot production issues.
• Collaborate with developers and support teams to identify and resolve technical problems.
• Participate in application testing, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Support deployment and maintenance activities across development and production environments.
• Document technical solutions and follow development best practices.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java.
• Strong proficiency in SQL.
• Experience with Java JDBC operations.
• Proven experience analyzing application logs and debugging complex application issues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Kafka or NATS.
• Experience with Jenkins, Splunk, Dynatrace, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Docker, Chef Infra, or Chef Habitat.
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting (Bash, KSH).
• Familiarity with Jira.
• Experience working in enterprise financial services environments is a plus