We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore - it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.
If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!
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Job Summary
Highly skilled Senior Java Developer with experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-level applications. Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Oracle SQL, PLSQL, and microservices architecture. Adept at optimizing database performance and building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement highly scalable, multithreaded enterprise applications and APIs.
- Optimize Oracle SQL performance, design efficient database schemas, and develop PLSQL procedures, functions, and triggers.
- Build scalable front-end web applications using JavaScript, HTMX, HTML, and CSS.
- Develop and integrate back-end web services.
- Define and manage database schemas in Oracle and BigQuery.
- Integrate third-party APIs, such as Google Vertex AI.
- Develop and implement AI/ML models for predictive analytics and decision-making.
- Utilize machine learning frameworks and platforms, including BQML, TensorFlow, and Gemini Vertex AI.
- Participate in design and code reviews to ensure high-quality software development.
- Develop unit and integration tests for application reliability.
- Deploy and manage web applications on cloud platforms like GCP and AWS.
Qualifications
- Experience in developing scalable, distributed, and multithreaded enterprise applications in Java
- Proficiency in web development using JavaScript, Angular, HTML5, and CSS
- 2-4 years of experience
- Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring AI, Spring Data JDBC, Spring Data Redis, and Spring Kafka
- Extensive experience with Oracle databases, schema/table design, SQL performance tuning, and PLSQL functions, procedures, and triggers
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases like Redis
- Experience with messaging systems like Kafka and ActiveMQ
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Jira
- Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodology is a plus
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud (GCP) and its capabilities
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, including model training, evaluation, and deployment
- Proficiency in machine learning frameworks like BigQuery ML (BQML), TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, and
- Experience with Google Vertex AI and Gemini AI for AI-driven applications
- Python and shell scripting experience is desirable
- Experience with Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) like modems, gateways, and routers is a plus
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is preferred
At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. Salary ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $100,246.00 - $164,689.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
Nearest Major Market: Long Island
Nearest Secondary Market: New York CIty
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At Optimum, we’re not just connecting people – we’re transforming how they experience the world. With a footprint spanning 21 states and serving approximately 4.5 million residential and business customers, we're building the future of connectivity through innovative services like Optimum Fiber Internet, Optimum TV, and Optimum Mobile. This connectivity wouldn’t be possible without our tremendous workforce of driven employees who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible experience for all of our customers and co-workers
We’re a team of bold thinkers, curious leaders, and collaborative problem-solvers, united by a culture that values inclusion, innovation, and impact. At Optimum, every voice matters, every idea counts, and every team member has the opportunity to grow, lead, and make a difference. From developing next-gen technology to bridging the digital divide to supporting education and emergency response efforts, we lead with purpose and heart. Our Be The Difference initiative drives us to make a positive impact, ensuring that our efforts resonate far and wide.
From our products and services to our community impact, we are creating connections, driving innovation and POWERING this world forward. You can be a part of an exciting and transformational workplace at Optimum. Join us to Be the Difference!
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