Java Software Engineer

Software Engineer, Core Java, Telecom, Stable Growing Firm - Plano, TX

In a world of fragmented microservices and "distributed spaghetti," our client believes in the power of a well-architected, highly tuned Monolith. They are looking for a Java Developer to work on a massive, high-concurrency codebase where business logic is centralized, and performance is paramount. No AI pivots. No microservice-for-the-sake-of-microservices. Just clean, performant Java.

This isn't about maintaining "legacy" code; it’s about Modern Monolithic Architecture. They use JVM features to keep their system fast, cohesive, and incredibly stable.

Why should you apply here?

• Thrive at the heart of a global powerhouse and carve out a unique space in the telecom ecosystem as a private firm.
• Tackle business logic puzzles—without wasting your time on tedious network partitions or distributed transactions.
• Dive into local method calls, ensure rock-solid transactional integrity, and fine-tune memory footprints for peak performance.
• Your optimizations to core components ripple out instantly, boosting performance across the entire application.
• Their product powers solutions for global customers.
• Collaborate with an R&D team comprised of experts pushing the boundaries of innovation.
• The possibility of a team lead role to guide and mentor a talented team of three engineers, oversee their impactful projects, and champion their professional growth.
• Roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on challenges with cutting-edge hardware and software.
• Be part of a collaborative, engineering-driven environment where your ideas shape what’s next.

What will you be doing?

• Manage Java application lifecycles from design through maintenance to ensure scalable solutions.
• Develop RESTful APIs with JSON and XML for efficient cross-platform communication.
• Build and manage secure, high-performance Apache Tomcat applications with strong HTTPS protocols.
• Optimize Oracle database queries for performance and reliability.
• Design intuitive user interfaces with Java Swing and related technologies.
• Integrate external services using Apache HttpClient and Java HttpClient.
• Streamline builds with Ant and Maven.
• Manage source code versioning with Subversion (SVN).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Promote code quality through reviews and best practices.
• Potential to work with new tools and AI.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• 3 years of software development experience.
• 3 years of experience with Core Java.
• Experience with front-end development tools.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, and HTTPS.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle databases.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments.

What will make your résumé stand out?

• Java Swing experience.
• New development tools and AI.
• Experience with Apache Tomcat.
• Knowledge of Apache NetBeans or similar Java IDEs.
• Background using Subversion (SVN).
• Experience with Ant and Maven build systems.
• Telecom and/or NMS experience.

Location: Plano, TX, Hybrid for the first month and remote afterward

Relocation: No assistance, prefer candidates living in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Salary: 100k – 140k