Top Senior Java Developer Jobs in Houston, TX

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, develop, test, and deploy Java/J2EE applications and integrations. Lead implementation planning, gather and specify requirements, mentor junior developers, resolve defects, support production (on-call), and ensure database and SOX-compliant process documentation.

The Senior Full Stack Java Developer will design and maintain enterprise applications using Java and modern front-end technologies while collaborating in Agile teams and mentoring junior developers.

Lead migration of legacy COBOL systems to Java-based microservices and develop scalable, secure full-stack solutions on Azure. Build RESTful APIs, optimize performance, ensure DoD cybersecurity compliance, collaborate across teams, document architectures, and participate in Agile ceremonies.

Lead backend architecture and implementation for Java Spring microservices, validate and own AI-assisted code, mentor engineers, collaborate with product to deliver features, and drive technical excellence and scalable, test-covered systems.

Develop, maintain, and improve cloud-based stateful IVR applications using Java and Spring. Integrate IVR with internal services, configure application logic via SQL, monitor and troubleshoot contact center systems, implement operational improvements, and collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality IVR experiences.

Design, develop, and maintain web-based UI and REST middleware for federal health IT systems. Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies, write design documents, implement features, resolve bugs, and support CI/CD pipelines while collaborating with product, QA, and stakeholders.

Develop, test, and maintain a complex distributed processing application using Python and Java. Collaborate with product owners, data coaches, analysts, DBAs, and Agile teams to meet backend/frontend requirements. Work with distributed workloads (Spark/Hadoop), SQL/Snowflake, AWS, shell scripting, and job scheduling/process automation. Support delivery under Agile/SAFe practices and ensure alignment with program standards.

Lead Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining a distributed processing application using Python and Java. Collaborate with product owners, data coaches, analysts, DBAs, and Agile teams to meet backend/frontend requirements, implement cloud and big-data solutions (Spark/Hadoop), and ensure program standards and reliable delivery.

The Senior Java Engineer will design complex systems, optimize performance, maintain code quality, and ensure application reliability. Responsibilities include translating requirements into applications and troubleshooting issues.

Design, implement, test, and maintain full‑stack features and services for the Cayuse Research Platform. Drive architecture, prototypes, and technical debt reduction while practicing TDD, expanding automated QA, collaborating cross‑functionally, and ensuring high quality delivery in an Agile environment.

The Senior Software Engineer at Ensono will design, develop, and maintain enterprise Java applications, handle technical analyses, manage middleware configurations, and implement DevOps practices.

The role involves improving Elasticsearch's distributed components, maintaining cluster coordination systems, and addressing complex issues to optimize performance and scalability.

Lead backend Java development and architecture for enterprise applications. Design and deliver scalable, resilient microservices and APIs, mentor developers, lead technical decisions, support production incidents, and implement CI/CD and cloud-native solutions on AWS.

Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services and APIs for KeeperApp. Own backend components, optimize MySQL schemas/queries, ensure performance and reliability, apply secure coding practices, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver features iteratively.

Design, build, and maintain low-latency, high-availability backend services and REST APIs. Troubleshoot production issues, improve performance, write technical specs, participate in on-call rotations, and collaborate on the bot runtime platform.

Design, develop, and optimize high-performance Java backend systems. Contribute to architecture, implement core modules, troubleshoot production issues, perform code reviews, and improve scalability, availability, and reliability of distributed financial or blockchain systems.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java backend services and RESTful APIs. Collaborate with frontend, product, and stakeholders; write clean, tested code; troubleshoot and resolve issues; participate in code reviews; and improve systems, particularly for large-scale distributed environments.

Lead backend/full-stack role building APIs and services with Java and Spring Boot. Integrate GraphQL and Kafka, implement and optimize WebSocket endpoints (Tyrus/Netty, STOMP/MQTT), design secure auth for WebSockets, use Spring Data JPA. Angular and cloud experience are a plus.

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java microservices using Spring Boot. Implement threading/concurrency, fault tolerance (Hystrix/circuit breakers), observability (SLI/SLO), event-driven solutions with Kafka, and deploy on Kubernetes/AWS. Mentor junior developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Design and implement large-scale data applications using Java, Spark, and MapReduce within Cloudera/Hadoop ecosystems. Integrate Hive, Impala, YARN, and Kafka, perform data analysis, write tests (JUnit), use scripting, and manage global technology teams following industry best practices.