Senior Java Developer

Caleres • Clayton, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as a Senior Java Developer in St. Louis, MO where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, eager to learn and have an eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning. What will you be doing? Backend Engineering (Java/Spring Boot): Design and develop Spring Boot MVC/REST services and GraphQL APIs supporting our React applications Payments & Core Integrations: Own end-to-end integrations with Braintree/PayPal, Venmo, Klarna, and additional payment services Solution Integrations: Build and support integrations both internally and with external vendors using FTP, REST/GraphQL APIs, Message queues Platform Reliability, Observability & Performance: Define and standardize APM instrumentation, structured logging, distributed tracing, and alerting OpenShift, Containers & Deployment: Operate and optimize services running on the OpenShift Container Platform, in addition to owning and maintaining Helm charts, Kubernetes manifests, and container deployment standards Security & Certificate Management: Manage TLS certificates for internal and external service communication, and oversee certificate rotation, renewal, and debugging of secure communication failures Collaborate Internally: Partner with product, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Java/Spring Boot (MVC, REST), including production systems at scale
• Hands-on experience with payment integrations
• Strong knowledge of resilient integration patterns (timeouts, retries, pooling, circuit breakers)
• Experience with FTP workflows, message queue systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and API-based integrations
• Proficiency with OpenShift/Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker
• Experience managing TLS certificates and secure service communication
• Strong system observability and troubleshooting capabilities

Responsibilities

• Backend Engineering (Java/Spring Boot): Design and develop Spring Boot MVC/REST services and GraphQL APIs supporting our React applications
• Payments & Core Integrations: Own end-to-end integrations with Braintree/PayPal, Venmo, Klarna, and additional payment services
• Solution Integrations: Build and support integrations both internally and with external vendors using FTP, REST/GraphQL APIs, Message queues
• Platform Reliability, Observability & Performance: Define and standardize APM instrumentation, structured logging, distributed tracing, and alerting
• OpenShift, Containers & Deployment: Operate and optimize services running on the OpenShift Container Platform, in addition to owning and maintaining Helm charts, Kubernetes manifests, and container deployment standards
• Security & Certificate Management: Manage TLS certificates for internal and external service communication, and oversee certificate rotation, renewal, and debugging of secure communication failures
• Collaborate Internally: Partner with product, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions

Benefits

• Our Shoe Discounts: No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands
• Benefits that Start Day One: To learn more details about our total rewards including 401k, health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com
• Get Paid When You Want: Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday
• Mental Wellness: Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates
• Relaxed Dress Code: At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style. Feel free to leave your professional attire in the back of your closet!
• Site Perks: Full access to our onsite gym, Starbucks, Grab and Go Market, and free parking located in the convenient area of downtown Clayton, MO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed