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Senior Java Software Engineer

Altela
Los Angeles, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 May 2025
💰 $180,000/yr($140,000/yr$180,000/yr)

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Job brief

Senior Java Software Engineer

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 6+ Years

Salary range: $140,000 - $180,000

Work Status: Applicants must be a Permanent Resident or have valid work authorization for the United States to be considered. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain our critical Java-based applications, which may include components that interact with or serve AI models. You will work on challenging projects, contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, and help ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of our systems. A strong passion for Java, modern software engineering practices, and an interest in AI integration is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems using Java and related technologies, potentially including integrations with AI services.

  • Write well-designed, testable, and efficient Java code, adhering to coding standards and best practices.

  • Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.


  • Collaborate with other engineers, including backend and potentially ML engineers, to integrate different system components.

  • Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting them for architectural review.


  • Troubleshoot and debug production issues.

  • Mentor junior developers on Java development and best practices.

  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to the team's technical growth.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 6 years of professional experience in Java/J2EE development.

  • Strong knowledge of Java frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate) and design patterns.

  • Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and building scalable backend systems.

  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software design.

  • Experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

  • Experience integrating with or calling external services, including potentially AI inference endpoints, is beneficial.

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Benefits:

  • Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Flexible Work Arrangements

  • Professional Development Opportunities

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Between 1 and 3 years of experience in software engineering
  • Experience developing server-side web applications in Java
  • Experience developing Java Web Services with public API (e.g. REST, SOAP)
  • Experience with relational (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB)
  • Proficient in object-oriented development
  • Able to effectively and quickly adopt new technology
  • Knowledge of Java frameworks, architecture, and design patterns
  • Good communication skills

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