Java Developer - OPS Tech

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About Highspring

Highspring is the consulting and professional services partner supporting this technology opportunity. We connect experienced professionals with projects where they can apply their expertise, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to meaningful business outcomes.


The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to support a global Operations Technology environment responsible for business-critical enterprise applications.
This opportunity is well suited to a hands-on software engineer who can contribute throughout the application lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
You will collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and other stakeholders across multiple teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce risk.
Along with strong technical capabilities, success in this role requires excellent communication, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to build productive relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise applications using Java and related technologies.
• Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and solution design through implementation, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Promote engineering best practices related to code quality, automation, application resiliency, performance, and operational support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and production issues.
• Contribute to application modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate actively in Agile delivery processes and collaborate with globally distributed teams.
• Take ownership of assigned deliverables and communicate progress, risks, and technical considerations clearly.
  
  

What You Bring to the Table

• Strong commercial software development experience using Java 17 or later and Spring Boot.
• Experience building and supporting REST APIs, backend services, and enterprise applications.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design, software engineering principles, and development best practices.
• Experience working with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, including the ability to resolve complex production issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration capabilities.
• Experience working within Agile delivery teams.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• A proactive, accountable, and solution-oriented approach to delivery.
  
  

Core Skills Required

• Java 17+
• Spring Boot
• REST APIs
• Backend application development
• Object-oriented design
• SQL and relational databases
• Automated testing
• CI/CD
• Production support and troubleshooting
• Agile software delivery
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving
  
  

Our Stack

Experience with one or more of the following would be beneficial:

• Kafka
• Elasticsearch
• Angular
• Microservices architectures
• Cloud-hosted environments
• OpenTelemetry or similar observability platforms
• DevOps practices

Previous experience in financial services or another large-scale enterprise environment is considered an asset.


Why Join Highspring

This opportunity provides the chance to:

• Work on business-critical enterprise applications in a global technology environment.
• Contribute across the complete software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary business and technology teams.
• Help modernize applications and improve engineering practices.
• Solve complex technical and operational problems.
• Deliver scalable solutions that improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

· the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

· licensure and certification requirements;

· office location and other geographic considerations; and

· other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).