Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer Charlotte, NC We are seeking a strong Senior Java Developer to design, build, and scale enterprise-grade distributed software solutions. In this role, you will tackle complex architectural challenges, developing highly scalable backend systems that power VOIP-based call processing, CTI, intelligent call routing, and compliance recording systems. You will act as a technical leader, mentoring junior developers and actively shaping our technology strategy to drive business value through modern engineering practices. What You Will Do Architecture & Development Design, build, and optimize robust distributed microservice applications to ensure highly scalable backend performance. Develop, implement, and maintain both RESTful and GraphQL services to support complex business capabilities and high-volume data querying. Analyze, revise, and document challenges in existing system logic to continuously improve system reliability and reduce technical debt. Provide technical direction and execute strategic decisions encompassing information architecture, software design, analytics, and instrumentation. Technical Leadership & Collaboration Mentor and guide team members, participate in code reviews, and foster a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and technical excellence. Collaborate with leadership and key stakeholders to define technology strategy, standards, and roadmaps, effectively addressing gaps between functional goals and existing capabilities. Drive technical decisions on software development projects, estimate project scope, and create comprehensive documentation. Partner seamlessly across technical disciplines, including web and mobile app development, to ensure cohesive service integration. Engineering Excellence Champion AI-assisted coding workflows and automation techniques to efficiently divide large problem statements and enforce structural architecture practices. Adhere to and advocate for best practices in code development, version control, continuous integration/delivery, and test/build automation. What You Bring Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering. 8+ years of strong, hands-on programming experience, including deep expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and Springboot. Proven track record of designing, developing, and managing distributed microservice architectures. Strong hands-on experience designing API ecosystems (RESTful and GraphQL) and event-driven architectures using messaging systems like NATS.IO and Apache Kafka. Solid practical experience with concurrency and multi-threading to optimize application performance and responsiveness. 5+ years of experience utilizing containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and ArgoCD, for deploying web services into clusters. Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to apply established software design patterns to complex engineering challenges. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI coding workflows to streamline development (proficiency in modern development environments such as Kiro IDE is highly preferred). Experience in business process management and decision models, including Camunda BPMN. Nice to have: Experience with IVR technologies (including voice-to-XML conversion technology, VXML, CCXML, SCXML, and the RIVR framework) to create and optimize effective IVR systems. Apolis