Application Engineer / Senior-Level

Classification: Contract

Contract Length: 12 Months

Position Summary

The Application Engineer / Senior-Level (Senior Java Developer) will be part of the team in Nashville, TN. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications, microservices, and APIs using Java 11 , modern frameworks, and containerized environments. This role requires deep expertise in backend development, Oracle database programming, and integration of distributed systems, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with architects, QA engineers, product owners, and DevOps teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-level applications using Java 11 and above.
• Build and enhance microservices and RESTful APIs, ensuring robust integration across internal and external systems.
• Develop applications using Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Batch) and Struts.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and work within a DevOps culture to ensure high-quality, continuous delivery of software.
• Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on container platforms (with specific focus on Anthos, Docker, and Kubernetes).
• Design and implement messaging solutions using RabbitMQ (experience with Kafka is a plus).
• Work extensively with Oracle Database, including writing and optimizing PL/SQL packages, procedures, and queries for high-performance applications.
• Use JSON for data interchange and integrate with external systems through standardized formats.
• Collaborate with solution architects to align technical designs with business requirements.
• Partner with QA engineers to define test strategies and ensure comprehensive quality coverage.
• Engage with product owners to clarify requirements, provide technical input, and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
• Adhere to coding standards, security best practices, and compliance guidelines.
• Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers when needed.
  
  

Requirements

• 8 years of professional software development experience with Java.
• Strong knowledge of Java 8 and above, with proven experience in Spring and Struts frameworks.
• Solid experience designing and building microservices and REST APIs.
• Experience with JSP, Servlets
• Hands-on experience with Anthos, Docker, Kubernetes, or other container platforms.
• Experience in DevOps practices, including building and managing CI/CDs, with knowledge of Gradle.
• Strong understanding of messaging systems (RabbitMQ required; Kafka is a plus).
• In-depth expertise with Oracle Database and PL/SQL development (packages, procedures, triggers, optimization).
• Good understanding of JSON and working with data integrations.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, collaborative team environment.
• Basic understanding of Unix commands
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform preferred; AWS or Azure experience also considered).
• Experience with API Gateways, service mesh technologies, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Prior experience mentoring junior developers or leading small development teams.