Sr Java Developer

Sr Java Developer Lead II - Software Engineering Who We Are Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human‑centered solutions for a better world. UST is a mission‑driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live. With us, you'll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world. Visit us at UST.com. You Are UST is searching for a Sr Java Developer with 5-6 years hands on experience in Java development at enterprise level (recent). The opportunity Design, develop, and maintain robust Java‑based applications using strong object‑oriented programming principles and industry‑standard design patterns. Build and implement scalable microservices architecture, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and performance optimization. Develop Spring Boot applications with expertise in: Dependency Injection (Spring Core) RESTful API development ORM frameworks (Hibernate/JPA) Design and consume REST APIs for seamless integration between services and external systems. Deploy and manage applications on Microsoft Azure, including: Azure App Service Azure Functions Azure SQL Database / Cosmos DB Develop, optimize, and maintain efficient SQL queries, ensuring data integrity, performance tuning, and adherence to industry standards. Implement and follow CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps/Jenkins for: Automated builds Unit & integration testing Continuous deployment Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Dev, QA, DevOps) to ensure smooth release cycles and production stability. Perform code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting of complex technical issues in real‑time. Participate in hands‑on coding exercises and problem‑solving sessions, demonstrating strong logical thinking and analytical skills. Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines throughout the development lifecycle. Effectively communicate technical concepts, project updates, and solutions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Continuously learn and adopt new tools, frameworks, and cloud best practices to improve system design and development efficiency. What you need Experience range: 6-10 years. Mandatory: Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Rest API, SQL, Cosmos DB (or any NoSQL). Nice to have: Azure or GCP experience, Kubernetes. Experience in working Java Version 18 or above is mandatory. 3-4 years of hands‑on experience with Kafka. Strong programming skills in Java, including OOP 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, 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. The evaluation includes a hands‑on coding/troubleshooting exercise and expectations to articulate past projects and perform on‑the‑fly troubleshooting/write logic. Role Location Arkansas Compensation Range $82,000‑$123,000 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 throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. Employees and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company‑paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short‑term disability benefits, and 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 throughout the year) 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 throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Part‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year). All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr