Java Backend Engineer

About the Role

UST is looking for a strong Java Backend Engineer to work on a multi-vendor, multi-geo team to help build a next-generation, high-scale enterprise platform.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement high-performance Java-based applications.
• Analyze business and user requirements to define application architecture and technical solutions.
• Define application objectives, features, and functionality aligned with business goals.
• Design and develop scalable, secure, and distributed microservices-based applications.
• Build RESTful APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and maintain event-driven applications using Apache Kafka.
• Participate in architecture discussions and recommend improvements to existing systems and Java infrastructure.
• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and production issues.
• Produce detailed technical design documents and development specifications.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and software engineering principles.
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, QA Engineers, and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop user and technical documentation where required.
• Support CI/CD implementation and deployment automation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and continuously enhance technical expertise.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in software engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• 5–6 years of hands-on experience in Java development at the enterprise level (recent).
• Experience working with Java Version 18 or above is mandatory.
• 3–4 years of hands-on experience with Kafka.
• 2–3 years of solid experience in Kubernetes.
• Strong programming skills in Java, including object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and familiarity with Java frameworks.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and experience in building and deploying microservices-based applications.
• Hands-on experience in developing Spring Boot applications, including dependency injection, ORM (Object-Relational Mapping), and REST API development.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud platform, including Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, or COSMOS DB.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) practices, including automated testing, build pipelines, and deployment strategies.
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries as per industrial standards, fine-tuned for optimization.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, good communication (written & verbal) skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Evaluation includes a hands-on coding/troubleshooting exercise; candidates should be able to articulate past projects and perform on-the-fly troubleshooting or logic writing.

Skills

• Java
• Microservices
• Spring Boot
• Microsoft Azure
• CI/CD
• Design Patterns
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Production Support
• REST
• SQL

Pay

Compensation range for this role in Bentonville, Arkansas: $75,000–$113,000.

Benefits

• Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents residing in the US, along with the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Option to purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits.
• Eligibility to participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines.
• Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
• Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching, as well as medical, dental, and vision insurance for themselves and their dependents residing in the US.
• Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires).
• All US employees working in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.