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