What are the responsibilities and job description for the Java Software Engineer position at GTN Technical Staffing?
Java Developer
HIGHLIGHTS
Location: Phoenix, AZ 85024 (Hybrid)
Position Type: Direct Hire
Hourly / Salary: Based on Experience
OVERVIEW:
We're seeking an experienced Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain our common framework and shared components that power multiple ERP applications. This role is critical to ensuring consistency, performance, and scalability across our entire ERP ecosystem while reducing development time and technical debt.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Design and develop reusable components, libraries, and frameworks used across multiple ERP applications
- Apply architectural patterns and best practices for multi-tenant SaaS applications
- Optimize framework performance, ensuring optimal response times at scale
- Implement security protocols and compliance standards (OWASP, SOC 2, NIST)
- Drive adoption of AI-powered development tools to increase team productivity
- Conduct peer code reviews and participate in framework architecture discussions and design.
- Collaborate with product teams to understand requirements and provide technical guidance
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
5 years of Java development experience, with 2 years in framework/platform development.
Strong understanding of software architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, domain-driven design).
Experience building multi-tenant SaaS applications with focus on:
- Performance optimization and caching strategies
- Horizontal scalability and distributed systems
- Security best practices (OAuth, JWT, encryption, OWASP)
- High availability and fault tolerance
Proven track record using AI tools to accelerate development (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT/Claude, etc.).
Experience with:
- Spring Framework (Boot, Security, Data, Cloud)
- RESTful API design
- Message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Some experience with GWT will be an advantage
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
- 3-7 years of hands-on Java development experience, with at least 2 years working on shared frameworks or platform components.
- Proven background in maintaining and enhancing large-scale enterprise applications in a SaaS environment.
- Experience working in agile teams with exposure to multiple stakeholder groups and cross-functional collaboration.
- Track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects while balancing technical debt reduction and feature development.
"We are GTN – The Go To Network."
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000