What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Backend Java Developer position at Open Systems Technologies?
Irving, TX - 2 days onsite/week
RTH - GC/USC only
Senior Backend Java/Spring Developer – with AI Enablement
*AI required
Role Description
The Senior Backend Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems using Java and Spring technologies bridging software development with operations, building, and maintaining scalable infrastructures (AWS/GCP/on prem), CI/CD pipelines, and backend APIs. This hybrid role focuses on building robust microservices, APIs, and enterprise applications while ensuring performance, security, reliability, and automation while leveraging modern AI-assisted tools and AI capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices using Java (17 ) and Spring Boot.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and distributed systems ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Lead system design, architecture decisions, and code reviews to enforce best practices.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities and third-party AI services/APIs into backend systems to enable intelligent workflows and automation.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve productivity, code quality, and testing efficiency.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) and automated testing frameworks using JUnit and Mockito; incorporate intelligent/AI-driven testing techniques where applicable.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend (Angular/React), QA, DevOps, and product teams.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerized deployments.
• Perform database design and optimization using Oracle, SQL, and PL/SQL.
• Monitor and support production applications using observability tools; apply intelligent monitoring and anomaly detection techniques.
• Conduct root cause analysis, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.
• Mentor junior developers and promote adoption of modern engineering and AI-enabled practices.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies in backend engineering, cloud platforms, and AI-driven development.
Preferred Qualifications
• 7–10 years of experience in Java and Spring (Spring Core, Spring Boot, Hibernate) development.
• Strong expertise in object-oriented design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
• Required Skills:
o Java 17
o Spring Core, Spring Boot, Hibernate
o JUnit, Mockito testing frameworks
o Oracle concepts, SQL, PL/SQL
o Angular 15
• Strong experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and branching strategies.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and understanding of AI/ML concepts.
• Hands-on experience with test automation and quality engineering practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
Other Qualifications (Skills that would be a plus)
• Experience with React.
• Familiarity with Kafka (or similar messaging/streaming technologies).
• Experience with Appian or BPM tools.
• Knowledge of BPMN tools (RHPAM, IBM BAMOE).
• Applied understanding of DevOps tools and containerization (Docker Compose).
• Exposure to AI-driven testing, predictive analytics, or intelligent automation frameworks.
• Awareness of event-driven architecture and observability tools.
• Certifications in cloud, DevOps, or AI/ML technologies are a plus.
Education
• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Master’s degree/MBA