Top Senior Java Developer Jobs in Madison, WI

Design, develop, test, and implement web-based Java applications using Spring and Tomcat. Create design documents, debug and resolve technical issues, work across front-end and back-end systems, follow SDLC best practices, and collaborate with users and technical teams to gather requirements and drive engineering best practices.

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.

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.

Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable Java backend systems; translate business requirements into applications; optimize performance and stability; review and test code for quality and security; identify and fix bottlenecks and bugs; maintain code quality and system responsiveness.

Designs, develops, tests and maintains Java/J2EE web applications using Spring, Hibernate and related frameworks. Works on front-end (Angular/Bootstrap), backend integration (JMS/MQ, Web Services), database development (SQL/Oracle) and CI/build tools (Maven/Ant). Participates in Agile ceremonies, estimations, code reviews, and uses testing tools (JUnit/TestNG).

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.

Develop and maintain core Elasticsearch infrastructure and shared platform features. Design scalable APIs, solve performance and concurrency issues, improve observability and CI/CD, automate developer workflows, lead cross-team projects, support complex operational investigations, and use AI to accelerate development and debugging.

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

Lead design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-native Java/Spring Boot microservices for energy-focused enterprise SaaS. Own architecture, code quality, troubleshooting, observability, integrations (messaging, APIs, databases), and collaborate with QA/DevOps/Product using Agile practices to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions.

Remote Senior Java Developer responsible for building Java web applications using JSP and Struts2/MVC, creating reports with Jasper or SSRS, and managing Linux application servers (load balancers, JBoss, Apache, WildFly).

Senior Java Engineer responsible for designing and delivering high-quality, low-maintenance software. Coach client teams on modern development practices, apply test-driven development, collaborate in small teams, and pursue continuous learning to improve scalable, maintainable applications.

The Lead Java Software Engineer will design, develop, and deploy cloud-based enterprise applications, focusing on performance, security, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role requires hands-on leadership in the software development lifecycle, code quality, and continuous improvement in a remote environment.

Develop, maintain, and optimize 2D game features using Java and libGDX. Implement game mechanics (game loops, sprite and input handling), debug and profile code, participate in code reviews, document workflows, and collaborate with AI specialists while providing regular status updates.

The Staff Engineer will leverage over 5 years of experience in Java, JavaScript, and frameworks to develop robust solutions, mentor teammates, and enhance client outcomes while utilizing agile methodologies and cloud development tools.

Seeking a Staff Engineer with 5+ years in Java, focusing on mentoring teammates, solving client challenges, and conducting cloud development.

Develop and maintain Java and Scala services, evaluate complex problems, and lead collaborative efforts within a team to meet business needs.

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.

Lead design and delivery of scalable, resilient distributed systems. Act as technical authority across teams, mentor engineers, drive architecture and CI/CD best practices, troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, and enhance observability while writing production-grade Java.

Design, implement, test, and maintain scalable Java/J2EE microservices using Spring technologies. Collaborate with architects, follow SDLC, perform unit/system testing, troubleshoot distributed cloud applications, and work in Agile teams to meet enterprise performance and security standards.

Develop and operate Java Spring Boot microservices, deploy and manage services on Kubernetes, perform JVM profiling and heap analysis, load test, diagnose memory leaks, OOMs and P99 latency spikes, remediate security vulnerabilities, and maintain GitHub-based CI/CD and branching workflows.