SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Senior Java Enterprise Developer (Developer IV) for a hybridopportunity for candidates in Columbia, SC.Candidate will design, develop, modernize, and maintain complex enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Oracle, and REST-based technologies. This role will focus on enhancing business-critical compliance notification systems, reducing technical debt, upgrading application frameworks, supporting production environments, and delivering secure, scalable solutions that meet business and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications of the Senior Java Enterprise Developer (Developer IV):
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered: four years of relevant work experience, or two years of relevant experience combined with an associate's degree.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in application development, systems testing, software engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience developing enterprise applications using Java 11/17 or newer, including object-oriented programming, reusable components, exception handling, and secure coding practices.
- Strong hands-on experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Hibernate, JPA, or comparable persistence technologies.
- Experience with Oracle databases, SQL, relational database design, data modeling, stored procedures, and database performance optimization.
- Demonstrated experience developing and integrating REST APIs, web services, and enterprise application interfaces.
- Experience modernizing enterprise Java applications, including major framework upgrades, dependency updates, and technical debt remediation.
- Proficiency with Git/GitHub, GitHub Enterprise, Maven, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business and compliance requirements into technical solutions.
Preferred Skills/Experience of the Senior Java Enterprise Developer (Developer IV):
- Experience using GitHub Copilot or other AI-assisted development tools.
- Familiarity with IBM WebSphere, Open Liberty, or comparable Java application-server environments.
- Experience supporting compliance notification systems or regulatory communication workflows.
- Understanding of notification rules, recipient management, message templates, approval processes, delivery tracking, exception handling, audit history, retention, and reporting.
- Previous experience providing technical leadership, mentoring developers, and conducting code reviews.
Responsibilities of the Senior Java Enterprise Developer (Developer IV):
- Lead the analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of complex enterprise applications and software enhancements.
- Modernize existing Java applications by upgrading frameworks and dependencies, addressing technical debt, improving performance, and implementing sustainable development practices.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, and technical teams to evaluate requirements and deliver solutions that align with organizational objectives and compliance standards.
- Enhance and support critical notification workflows, including business rules, approvals, message delivery, exception processing, audit capabilities, and reporting.
- Perform application testing, debugging, production troubleshooting, system integration, and post-implementation support while maintaining appropriate technical documentation.
- Participate in code reviews, promote development best practices, leverage AI-assisted tools, and provide technical guidance to other developers and analysts.
Work Location: Hybrid schedule with onsite work required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, plus additional days as needed. Columbia, SC.
Compensation / Benefits:
Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means competitive compensation, access to health, dental, disability, and life coverage, and 401(k) with match.
***Please note: SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.***