Senior Java Developer

MGIC • Milwaukee, WI

13d • $87,990 - $149,590 • Onsite

About The Position

MGIC is looking for a Senior Application Developer. In this role you will be responsible for planning, developing, modifying, and implementing short- and long-term solutions to new and existing applications. The role includes product support (e.g., Tier 2 support, ad hoc business requests, security remediation, and small iterative enhancements to legacy systems), as well as delivery of new features and project-based work, including migrating legacy applications to modern infrastructure.

Requirements

• Between 2 and 5 years of experience using Java
• Experience with Agile methodology using Scrum or similar
• Working knowledge of Spring, Hibernate, API development, web-enabled applications, and relational databases
• Ability to create and execute test cases using Junit with a mindset toward continuous testing
• Strong communication and collaboration skills (upward, lateral and downward)
• Eye on continuous improvement
• Forward thinking on long-term vision/goals
• Experience with Service Now ticketing & JIRA

Nice To Haves

• Experience with COBOL, Angular & Outsystem

Responsibilities

• Keep applications and related systems running smoothly day to day; respond to production issues, troubleshoot incidents, and drive improvements across systems and interfaces.
• Partner with the business to understand processes and goals; translate needs into practical technical solutions.
• Research options, evaluate complexity and feasibility, and recommend the best approach.
• Contribute to technical planning by defining tasks, estimates, timelines, and dependencies.
• Deliver assigned project work on time and with high quality; communicate status, risks, and deliverables to the team and leadership.
• Follow SDLC and change management practices; adhere to established coding standards and development processes.
• Build high-quality, secure, scalable, and maintainable software aligned with MGIC coding standards.
• Modernize and upgrade codebases to supported versions to improve security, stability, and long-term supportability.
• Participate in peer code reviews to improve quality and share technical knowledge.
• Help advance continuous testing practices and secure coding standards.
• Mentor and support junior team members as needed.
• Maintain and grow technical skills through continuous learning and hands-on problem solving.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as needed; occasional off-hours work may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & pay-for-performance bonus
• Financial Benefits (401k with company match, profit sharing, HSA, wellness program)
• On-site Fitness Center and classes (corporate office)
• Paid-time off and paid company holidays
• Business casual dress

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree