Senior Java Engineer - FTE or Contract - Tech Holding
Los Angeles, CA
About the Job
About us:
Working at Tech Holding isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We are a full-service consulting firm that was founded on the premise of delivering predictable outcomes and high-quality solutions to our clients. Our founders and team members have industry experience and have held senior positions in a wide variety of companies – from emerging startups to large Fortune 50 firms – and we have taken our combined experiences and developed a unique approach that is supported by the principles of deep expertise, integrity, transparency, and dependability.
The Role:
We are looking for a skilled Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality applications and software solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Data. The candidate should have a strong understanding of cloud-based solutions, particularly Azure services.
What You'll Do:
- Lead small to medium projects involving analysis, design, programming, debugging, and development of software enhancements and new products.
- Write, test, and debug code for cloud-based, mobile-first, and highly scalable applications.
- Contribute to software supporting complex infrastructure and technology platforms.
- Work closely with clients and technical teams to gather system requirements and develop solutions that meet their needs.
- Design and develop software components, improvements, and fixes, ensuring high-quality, secure code.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Lead code reviews, establish best practices, and ensure adherence to Agile methodologies.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and contribute innovative ideas to improve software solutions.
- Oversee troubleshooting and resolve complex technical issues.
- Collaborate with project management and QA teams for seamless solution implementation.
Required Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in software design and development.
- Strong experience with Agile methodologies, including SCRUM, and a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Proven expertise in Java / J2EE development and working knowledge of microservices and RESTful APIs.
- Experience working with public cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and relational or NoSQL databases (e.g., Firestore).
- Strong foundation in object-oriented programming, unit testing, and continuous integration.
- Experience with event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, Pub-Sub) and automated deployment tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Ability to lead, inspire, and mentor other engineers, providing technical leadership and guidance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with cloud-based and serverless technologies (e.g., Docker, AWS Lambda, GKE, Firestore).
- Experience with JavaScript frameworks like Angular or Node.js.
- Knowledge of QA and software analytics tools.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
What we offer:
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours
- Unlimited PTO
- Competitive Salaries
- Health + Dental + Vision + Life Insurance
- Long Term disability + 401k Match
- Professional Development Opportunities
Expected Compensation:
Full-time: $140,000 - $155,000/year
Contract: $90 - $110/hour
This position is open for both full-time and contract applicants. It's a remote role, but candidates must be located near one of our hub offices: Los Angeles, Seattle, NYC, Orlando, San Francisco, or Bristol, CT.