Java Software Developer

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to design, build, and maintain high-availability, scalable applications. This role requires strong technical expertise and the ability to actively contribute to architectural and design decisions while mentoring team members.
You will be expected to contribute not only through development work but also by improving team effectiveness and delivery outcomes. You are expected to pursue continuous self-improvement and innovation, adopt and promote best practices to enhance team productivity and quality, and contribute beyond your formal responsibilities, demonstrating creativity and initiative within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
The role operates within a collaborative and professional technology team, focused on developing software that meets or exceeds the company’s quality, reliability, and performance standards, and ensuring the structured and timely delivery of high-quality technology solutions.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust Java-based applications.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of applications and systems.
• Maintain and continuously improve code quality and optimize application performance, collaborating with the Quality Assurance team to support efficient and effective testing.
• Contribute to architectural design discussions and influence system design decisions to ensure scalability, resilience, and maintainability.
• Lead the end-to-end software development lifecycle (design, development, testing, and deployment).
• Mentor and guide team members and review code to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to communicate status, issues, and risks in a timely manner.
• Deliver outcomes that minimize operational impact and improve the stability of enterprise applications.
• Ensure applications meet security and data protection standards.
• Pursue self-improvement, innovation, and the adoption of best practices to enhance team productivity and effectiveness.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in developing Java (including enterprise frameworks).
• Experience with the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security) and Hibernate-based applications.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture within an AWS cloud environment.
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Amazon RDS.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab), Maven, and DevOps practices, including build and dependency management.
• Experience with automation tools and AI assistants, with a strong conceptual understanding of generative AI development workflows.

Experience Requirements:

• Computer Science degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6-7 years of professional software development experience.
• Proven experience building scalable, distributed systems.
• Parking industry experience will be highly desirable.

Qualifications

Optional Desired Qualities:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in performance tuning and optimization.
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD), including tools such as JMeter, and unit and integration testing practices.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and take ownership of deliverables.
• Experience in preparing and maintaining application and system documentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about!

TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.