Software Engineer IV - Java Backend

Job title: Java Backend Developer with IBM Sterling OMS

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Type: Full time Onsite

We are seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer IV to join our Sales Domain IT team. This role focuses on leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable Java-based microservices and SaaS solutions in a Google Cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have 15-20 years of enterprise application development experience, with a strong track record of building and modernizing large-scale, cloud-native applications for companies with revenues exceeding $1 billion. This position requires technical leadership, strategic influence, and a deep understanding of modern Java technologies and cloud architectures.

• Must: Proven experience working with IBM Sterling Order Management System (OMS) or similar large-scale order management platforms.

Job Duties

• Lead the development and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and highly available Java microservices using Google Cloud Functions (FaaS) and other cloud-native technologies.
• Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert, providing thought leadership and guidance across a large portfolio of sales-related applications supporting the quote-to-invoice lifecycle.
• Drive the architecture, design, and implementation of complex solutions that meet business goals and corporate strategic intent.
• Coordinate global resources and collaborate with cross-functional teams including product owners, architects, DevOps, and QA to ensure successful delivery of software projects.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers through code reviews, design discussions, and unit test plan evaluations.
• Manage critical projects and customer engagements, resolving unusually complex technical challenges with innovative solutions.
• Champion best practices in software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile/Scrum methodologies, and continuous integration/deployment.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of code, design, and operational procedures to ensure maintainability and knowledge sharing.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the ongoing success of the Sales Domain IT group.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of enterprise application development experience with a focus on Java technologies in high-revenue organizations.
• Extensive experience with large-scale modernization or greenfield SaaS projects.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex software solutions on time and within scope.
• Experience managing a broad portfolio of applications and coordinating global development resources.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Required Skills

• Expert-level proficiency in Java, including deep hands-on experience with Java 21 features such as streams, functional programming, asynchronous programming with Futures, Virtual Threads, and CompletableFutures.
• Strong experience with JDBC, ORM frameworks, and document-based databases such as MongoDB.
• Experience with Quarkus framework preferred; Spring Boot is acceptable.
• In-depth knowledge of Java microservice architecture and event-driven design principles.
• Skilled in API development (both publisher and consumer) with strong emphasis on code quality and system documentation.
• Solid understanding of software development best practices (SDLC, Git version control).
• Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments, preferably Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and Kanban processes.

Seneca Resources: Were a client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Reston, Virginia, Alabama and Columbia, Maryland that service clients throughout the United States. The key to our success lies within our strong corporate culture which drives our business. We challenge our staff through engaging work, and we reward our staff through competitive compensation, extensive professional training, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. In turn, we look for only the best and brightest to join our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.