Java Software Engineer

About the position

Vaco is currently partnering with a Phoenix-based client to recruit and hire a highly skilled Software Engineer with a strong Java full-stack background. This engineer will have a key role in transforming and enhancing the client's software ecosystem, leveraging modern tools and technologies such as Java, AWS, Docker, and Flowable. If you are passionate about cloud-native environments, automated workflows, and developing scalable enterprise applications, this opportunity is for you. The position is fully remote, offering immediate hire to a talented engineer who is eager to learn and grow within a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and optimize full-stack Java applications: Design, develop, and implement both front-end and back-end solutions within the Java ecosystem (Java 8+, Spring Boot, etc.) while integrating with modern tools like Docker containers.
• Work within an AWS environment: Leverage AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and more to deploy and manage cloud-based applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Leverage Flowable BPM: Utilize Flowable for process automation, workflow management, and integration of business process models into application development, helping to streamline business workflows.
• Collaborate on cloud deployment strategies: Collaborate with the DevOps team to design, test, and deploy applications within Docker containers and AWS, ensuring efficient CI/CD pipelines and smooth application rollouts.
• Perform system analysis and requirements gathering: Work closely with clients and product teams to gather and analyze system requirements, documenting specifications, and transforming them into technical solutions.
• Create detailed software specifications and test plans: Draft technical specifications for software projects, as well as detailed test plans for quality assurance and post-implementation validation.
• Continuous improvement and troubleshooting: Provide in-depth troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning of both new and legacy systems, ensuring the highest levels of application reliability.
• Mentor and support the team: As a senior member of the team, act as a voice for best practices in software development, contributing to key initiatives to enhance the existing environment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of Java development experience, with a strong background in building and deploying full-stack Java applications, including proficiency with Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Hibernate).
• Solid AWS expertise: Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and DynamoDB.
• Experience deploying and managing applications in the cloud, with a strong understanding of cloud security best practices.
• Experience with Flowable or similar BPM platforms: Practical knowledge of Flowable for workflow and business process management.
• Docker containerization: Knowledge of deploying and managing applications within Docker containers, including familiarity with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills: Experience performing in-depth troubleshooting and unit testing on both new and legacy systems in a cloud environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills: Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment, act as a mentor to junior developers, and effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with microservices architectures and related frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and a collaborative, team-oriented approach to software development.