Are you a motivated individual with a passion for software development and innovation? Join a national software development company with a strong track record of financial stability and a stellar reputation for delivering high-quality products. We are in search of a Software Developer II (Java) to contribute to our credit-based financial software products that operate across multiple platforms. As part of our dedicated team of developers, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing and maintaining Shaw Systems software offerings.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhance Java-based applications.

Collaborate with the team to devise architecture strategies and technology roadmaps (API/web service/micro-service).

Analyze user requirements to implement design updates and fixes effectively.

Continuously assess and test application systems to recommend infrastructure improvements.

Work closely with the team to define application objectives, business goals, and functional requirements.

Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of Java-based components and interfaces to create user-centric solutions.

Actively engage with the development team to build and enhance software applications.

Tackle troubleshooting and debugging tasks during releases and technical issues.

Create comprehensive design documentation.

Drive continuous improvement by exploring alternative technologies and presenting them for architectural review.

Collaborate with DevOps and CI/CD teams for operational visibility, incident triaging, and deployment planning.

Requirements

2-4+ years of experience in software development, with expertise in Java, JavaScript, and Node.js preferred.

Strong grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) patterns and concepts.

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of SQL, PostgreSQL, or related technologies is a plus.

Understanding of Agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and fundamental design principles for scalable applications.

Experience in building RESTful microservices using Java, Spring Boot, or similar technologies.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills/Experience

Exposure to distributed cloud architecture and implementations, particularly Azure services.

Familiarity with frameworks like Swagger and/or Postman.

Knowledge of NoSQL, Angular, and React.

Education / Certifications

Bachelors Degree in a related field or relevant work experience.

Location

This Position Offers Flexibility

Hybrid office schedule if located within 75 miles of the Houston, TX or Richmond, VA office.

Remote work with the ability to travel at least 5% from specific states: Texas (if more than 75 miles from the office location), Virginia (if more than 75 miles from the office location), Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not entail supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, with varying daily schedules.

Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required.

Weekly hours may exceed 40, based on business needs.

Travel

Up to 5% domestic travel may be required.

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to factors such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We adhere to all relevant laws governing non-discrimination in employment at all our facilities.

Employment Type: Full-Time