Java Software Engineer

Java Software Engineer with Vert.x

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Rate: Open

End Client: Major Financial Company

Hybrid 2-3 days a week onsite

Join a Java engineering team working across three projects in a fast-paced, startup-style

environment. We’re looking for an independent contributor who takes ownership, works closely

with product, and delivers small, valuable increments quickly.

Technical skills

● Strong Java programming skills

● Very solid experience using Eclipse Vert.x

● Experience with SQL, Couchbase, and asynchronous processing.

● Basic understanding of security standards, including JWE/JWS.

● Familiarity with AI-assisted development, prompting, and AI agents. The team uses

Claude, Codex, Copilot, and Devin.

Working style

● Proactively explore, understand the product, and contribute beyond assigned tasks.

● Independently investigate issues and unblock work, coordinating with teammates when

needed.

● Work directly with Product regardless of seniority.

● Bring commitment, curiosity, and a collaborative attitude, with an expectation of

contributing within the first three weeks.