W2 only - Java Full Stack Developer/Engineer - GJ2026

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineer 4/ Java Full Stack Developer/Engineer
Location: San Antonio, TX (onsite)
Contract Duration: Contract until 02/16/2027

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Analyzes, designs, develops, tests, and maintains software programs based on customer requirements, using development standards and software development lifecycle process.
• Daily tasks include identifying requirements for digital transformation; planning 3rd party integrations, planning and developing native code; contributing to build vs. buy decisions; and coding, testing, documenting, error handling, and mitigating performance improvements in the development life cycle.
• Demonstrates technical expertise and programming skills for assigned code base, develops new coding skills as required; establishes repeatable guidelines and scalable standards; and leads cross-disciplinary team to deliver solutions that meet business, technical, and user requirements.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software solutions to meet customer requirements. Tasks required to complete this often include requirements analysis, documentation, error/exception handling, business process implementation, performance analysis/improvements and technology research.
• Provides software development work estimates and work scheduling, in coordination with project management.
• Plans work schedule, including assessing work prioritization.
• Maintain technical skills through hands-on experience, independent research, training and/or conferences.
• Good understanding of secure cloud technologies.
• Collaborates with leadership, product owners, architects, and business liaison to understand requirements
• Maintains and enhances existing system design through strong understanding of architecture and test-driven development skills
• Research and develop new technologies to enhance current and future design, security, and system performance
• Strong understanding of Web Services and SOAP/REST integrations of third-party and remote systems
• Expert knowledge in optimizing SQL relational operations including direct query, caching mechanisms, read/write clustering, etc.
• Expert understanding of DevOps best practices, Code Repository Branching/Merging,and system integrations
• Expert knowledge of code implementation, and upgrades of platform infrastructures
• Good understanding of the configuration and management of Apache Tomcat for hosting Java Web Applications
• Knowledge of SSL and Encryption methodologies, as well as an understanding of SSL implementations
• Expert experience in full-stack application design and development
• Participates in analysis and architectural design for new and existing applications
• Plans work schedule and estimates for project management and resource coordination
• Works closely with Infrastructure and Architect teams to develop and enhance cloud-based solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering from an accredited university OR Relevant
• technical programming experience
• Subject Matter Expert experience in web-based IT solutions:
• Demonstrates at least primary technical skill area listed here: Java and/or web programming, including JSP, Servlets, JDBC, web services, mobile, Angular, React, React Native, VueJS, JSON and HTML web development, Relational database design and application development (i.e., Oracle, DB2, etc.), including SQL queries, PL/SQL, Oracle APEX, DB2, etc., and Hands-on developer application server experience, including Apache Tomcat, WebSphere Application Server or other (preferred)
• Experience with one or more development methodologies (i.e., waterfall, Agile, Rational Unified Process – RUP, etc.)
• Proficient in using Github, including branching and merging.
• Experience managing source code conflict resolution and releases for an entire squad.
• Object-oriented programming experience
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to manage project schedules and tasks, working closely with Scrum Master to coordinate resources and timelines.
• Demonstrates critical thinking problem solving skills on a semi-routing basis for creative and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrates decision-making and communication skills to address customer issues, as well as analyze and clarify a new project assignment.
• Demonstrates technical writing skills.
• Demonstrates customer service and situation-appropriate, professional customer communication.
• Demonstrates time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Independent time management, responsible for general guidelines and project artifacts.
• Expert in the design and implementations of APIs and modern technology architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Java Developer Certification(s)
• Oracle or DB2 Certification(s)
• Experience with Oracle AEM integrations
• Experience with Oracle Visual Builder
• Subject Matter Expert experience in web-based IT solutions
• Establish timelines
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate in a collaborative DevOps environment with the team, managers, business units and stakeholders.
• Ability to document project integrations and effectively communicate at all levels of the organizational hierarchy.
• User Interface (UI) development experience
• Expert knowledge and experience in mobile responsive Web design methodologies
• Subject Matter Expert experience in mobile responsive Web design
• Advanced knowledge of OWASP and familiarity with web application vulnerabilities.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline configurations and management
• Working knowledge of source control software (SVN or Git), build and deployment tools (Maven, Jenkins, Gradle)
• Sharp troubleshooting skills and real-world systems deployment experience.