Top Java Developer Jobs in Houston, TX

Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable production software across full-stack components. Deliver architecture, code, automated tests, and CI/CD pipelines; use cloud (AWS), monitoring, and AI-assisted development tools to improve quality and performance while following security standards.

Lead back-end engineer responsible for designing, developing, and troubleshooting high-performance, latency-sensitive Java services. Drive adoption and safe validation of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices, evaluate technical vendors, lead cross-team communities of practice, and promote secure, reusable patterns across distributed, cloud-native microservice architectures.

Lead design, development, testing, and production support for equities order management systems. Define architecture, build low-latency Java/J2EE services, REST APIs and event-driven messaging (JMS), ensure CI/CD, TDD, resiliency and security, collaborate globally, engage stakeholders, mentor engineers, and drive adoption of firmwide tools and best practices.

Lead design and delivery of secure, scalable Java/Spring Boot microservices for Prime Finance and Equities Broker Dealer platforms. Build and maintain trade lifecycle, securities lending, and clearing/settlement systems; drive architecture, cloud-native modernization, CI/CD, operational stability, observability, and adoption/governance of AI-assisted engineering practices while mentoring engineers and partnering with product and operations.

Lead development of a real-time equities derivatives pricing and risk platform. Collaborate with business, quant, and global technology teams; design, build, and enhance services; mentor Java developers; drive adoption and safe use of AI-assisted engineering; perform JVM performance tuning and third-level production support; document releases and ensure robust, test-driven solutions.

Lead full‑stack development of scalable, secure services and UI using Java, Python, and React. Build AI/agentic capabilities with Smart SDK, design data/search solutions (PostgreSQL, OpenSearch), drive cloud-native engineering on AWS with Terraform, improve SDLC via AI-assisted tooling, mentor engineers, and deliver operational reliability.

Lead an agile team to design, build, and deliver secure, scalable full-stack applications. Drive adoption of enterprise AI-assisted engineering, evaluate vendors, mentor engineers on responsible AI, and promote best practices across software development and cloud infrastructure.

Develop, test, and deploy Java application components. Create JUnit tests and component documentation, prepare test environments, run component/assembly/system tests, troubleshoot and support applications, and collaborate with users to validate test results.

Develop and maintain high-performance Java applications, work on web and mobile applications, and collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams.

Lead a team of developers to design, architect, and deliver scalable, secure microservices-based enterprise applications. Hands-on coding, code reviews, performance tuning, CI/CD, cloud deployments, stakeholder collaboration, and mentoring. Drive architecture, HLD/LLD, root-cause analysis, and timely delivery in Agile environments.

Develop and maintain Java-based web applications using Java 8, J2EE, Spring MVC, REST, and related front-end technologies. Participate in Agile/Scrum teams, perform debugging and root-cause analysis, collaborate on solutions, and follow the software development lifecycle. Communicate effectively and work with databases/SQL.

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise Java applications for USPS. Build RESTful APIs with Spring, translate requirements into architecture, implement CI/CD/DevSecOps, integrate relational databases, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack Java applications (backend Java/Spring Boot, frontend React/Angular, PostgreSQL). Lead architecture decisions, mentor developers, perform code reviews, troubleshoot issues, implement testing strategies (JUnit, Cypress, Playwright), collaborate with product/QA/DevOps in Agile, and support VA mission-critical initiatives while meeting security and clearance requirements.

Lead design, development, testing, and maintenance of enterprise Java microservices and front-end applications. Build APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments; troubleshoot production, ensure security/compliance, mentor junior developers, and collaborate within Agile teams.

Full Stack Java Developer to build and maintain Java-based applications with a preference for front-end work. Responsibilities include application analysis, design, development, testing, and integration. Strong communication skills required. Contract-to-hire for 6+ months. Candidates must be EAD holders, Green Card holders, or US citizens.

Full Stack Java Developer role focused on Java-based application development with a preference for front-end work. Responsibilities include application analysis, design, development, testing, integration and implementation. Strong communication skills required. 6+ month contract-to-hire engagement. Candidates must be EAD, Green Card holders, or US citizens.

Develop and maintain web applications using JavaScript, AngularJS and Node.js; implement responsive single-page applications; work with SQL Server or Oracle backends; follow SDLC processes; collaborate with clients and global teams.

Build and deliver backend enterprise web applications for Citi's Integrated Digital Assets Platform using Java/Spring and web3 technologies. Collaborate with distributed teams, follow best practices and design patterns, write technical documentation, resolve issues, and ensure scalability, reliability, and performance.

Design, build, and maintain server-side Java applications and RESTful APIs. Optimize performance and scalability, ensure security, collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and document system architecture.

Reverse-engineer TIBCO BW/MFT processes to extract business logic, then design and implement a modular Java/Spring Boot microservices replacement. Migrate protocols to Kafka/RabbitMQ/REST, translate XML transformations, ensure data persistence and consistency, and validate performance to meet existing SLAs.

Analyze legacy TIBCO BusinessWorks/MFT processes to extract business logic, design and build a decoupled Java/Spring Boot microservices platform, migrate protocols to Kafka/RabbitMQ/REST, translate XML-heavy transformations to modern formats, and validate performance and SLAs to match legacy throughput.

Design, build, and maintain Java/J2EE multi-layer applications and APIs. Collaborate with architects and DevOps to implement CI/CD, code quality, testing, and database solutions (DB2/Oracle, PL/SQL). Support cross-team delivery, resolve technical roadblocks, and drive process improvements in an asset management/financial services context.

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, secure Java backend services and APIs. Ensure reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency across microservices, databases, messaging systems, and capacity planning. Troubleshoot, profile, benchmark, and optimize systems (including ML applications) and collaborate with Kazakhstan stakeholders.

Build and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Java (11/17+) and .NET (ASP.NET Core). Implement business logic, data access, and integrations; write well-tested code with JUnit/xUnit/NUnit; contribute to CI/CD and DevOps; participate in design, code reviews, and Agile ceremonies.

Design, build, and improve Elasticsearch distributed-systems components for scalable, concurrent, and consistent indexing. Maintain cluster coordination for performance and resilience, push system scale limits, investigate performance and concurrency issues, support operations/support engineers, and lead projects involving multiple engineers from design through delivery.