Senior Java Developer (High Priority Screening Role)

 Relocation assistance: Yes

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer to join our technology team. This role requires strong backend development expertise, enterprise-level system experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

This position follows a strict high-priority screening model, where all listed criteria will be critically evaluated during candidate assessment.

Screening Criteria (ALL HIGH PRIORITY)
1. Industry & Domain Knowledge

Strong experience in enterprise applications is required, preferably in:

Facilities Management
Food Services Technology
Healthcare Systems
Corporate Services Platforms

Understanding of large-scale service-based architectures is mandatory. Candidates without relevant domain exposure may not be considered.

2. Company Size Background
Candidates must have worked in:
Mid to large-scale organizations (1000+ employees preferred)
Experience in global or multi-location companies is highly preferred

3. Career Stability
Minimum 2–3 years average tenure per role
No frequent job hopping (short-term roles without justification may be rejected)

4. Key Responsibilities & Years of Experience
8+ years of experience in Java development
Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications
Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices
Work closely with product, QA, and DevOps teams
Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions
Experience in performance tuning and system optimization

5. Must-Have Skills
Core Java (Java 8 or above)
Spring Boot / Spring Framework
Microservices Architecture
REST APIs
SQL & database design
Multithreading & concurrency
Strong problem-solving skills

6. Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is mandatory
Candidates without a formal degree will not be considered

7. Software Tools & Technologies
Frameworks: Spring Boot, Hibernate
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
Tools: Git, Maven/Gradle
Cloud: AWS / Azure (preferred)
CI/CD: Jenkins / GitHub Actions
Containers: Docker, Kubernetes (preferred)

8. Certifications & Licenses

• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Java Developer or AWS Certified Developer are not required
• Lack of certifications will not impact the hiring decision

9. Managerial Experience
Minimum 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring teams
Ability to guide junior developers and collaborate cross-functionally
Experience working with stakeholders and product teams

10. Preference for Local Candidate
Strong preference for candidates located in or willing to relocate to:
Austin
Candidates with US work authorization preferred