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Java Software Engineer

The Judge Group
Wilmington, DE Contractor
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Software Engineer – Java

About the Role

As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable systems that power business‑critical applications. You will work in cross‑functional teams to solve complex technical problems, improve system performance, and continuously enhance product quality through modern engineering practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and support scalable, resilient backend systems using Java with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Write high‑quality, secure, production‑ready code and contribute to code reviews, testing, and debugging activities.
  • Participate in end‑to‑end software development, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support.
  • Contribute to system architecture and design documentation while ensuring alignment with technical and business requirements.
  • Analyze large and diverse datasets to identify trends, surface insights, and drive continuous improvement in systems and coding practices.
  • Identify and address system bottlenecks, hidden issues, and architectural risks to improve application stability and scalability.
  • Collaborate with engineering peers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to engineering best practices, communities of practice, and knowledge sharing.
  • Foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Practical experience in software engineering, including system design, application development, testing, and production support.
  • Proficiency in Java and experience building backend services or distributed systems.
  • Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in large‑scale or enterprise environments.
  • Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Experience with agile development practices, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security best practices.
  • Familiarity with at least one technical domain such as cloud computing, distributed systems, data platforms, or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with modern front‑end technologies.
  • Exposure to cloud‑based architectures and services.
  • Familiarity with technologies such as AWS, Cassandra, Kafka, RESTful APIs, Terraform, Spring Boot, performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner), and observability platforms (e.g., Dynatrace) is a plus.

Salary : $50 - $70

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