Top Senior Java Developer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Senior Java developer responsible for designing and delivering microservice-based solutions using Spring Boot/Cloud and J2EE, leading technical design, ensuring SDLC quality, and working with clients to gather requirements and provide technical ownership.

Design, develop, and deliver Java JEE middle-layer enterprise solutions in a SOA environment. Collaborate with systems, cloud, DevSecOps, and test teams in Agile SDLC, implement object-oriented designs, JMS, web services, XML technologies, and participate in integration, testing, and release activities. On-site San Diego role requiring Top Secret clearance and SAP access.

Develop, integrate, test and maintain desktop/web applications and Java microservices; build and maintain CI/CD pipelines; collaborate with SW, HW and test teams; identify technical risks and report to leadership; work in an Agile, process-oriented environment. On-site in San Diego, requires Top Secret clearance and up to 25% travel.

Develop, test, and maintain complex front-end software components; translate requirements into working software; participate in design, code reviews, Agile teams, and troubleshooting; mentor junior staff and ensure accessibility and engineering best practices.

Design, code, test, and maintain web-based, data-driven Java applications. Translate requirements into technical designs, perform QA and performance tuning, troubleshoot and modify existing applications, provide technical leadership, and produce system documentation and operational guides.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Design, implement, and deliver enterprise Java/JEE solutions and GUIs in an Agile environment. Collaborate with systems engineering, DevSecOps, test automation, and cloud teams across the SDLC. Develop microservices and SOA-based systems, use OOP and design patterns, integrate web services/JMS/XML technologies, and support build/test/release. Must work on-site and meet government security and SAP access requirements.

The Sr Java Engineer will provide technical oversight, develop back-end systems, collaborate with teams, and ensure code quality with adherence to standards.

This role involves technical oversight of back-end development, ensuring code quality, and delivering scalable and efficient software solutions using Java and various back-end technologies.

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable Java enterprise applications, Spring Boot microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems. Build Kafka-based event-driven solutions, secure APIs, integrate databases, create CI/CD pipelines, containerize and deploy applications with Docker and Kubernetes, and monitor production systems. Collaborate with architecture, DevOps, QA, product, and engineering teams while contributing to system design, performance optimization, and AI-enabled application initiatives.

Design, build, and maintain scalable J2EE business applications. Implement features, fix bugs, participate in code reviews, automate tests, optimize performance, and produce documentation.

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.

Develops high-quality, maintainable Java software with a small team. Provides guidance to client teams on modern software development practices and scalable application design. Uses test-driven development, collaborates on digital solutions, and participates in ongoing training and professional development.

Design, develop, and modernize full-stack web applications using Java and Angular in a cloud microservices architecture. Build and deploy Dockerized services on AWS (ECS/ECR), implement REST APIs, write unit and automated tests, enforce code quality in GitLab pipelines, collaborate in Agile teams, and mentor teammates. Participate in sprint ceremonies, manage user stories, perform testing (functional, exploratory, performance), and resolve defects to deliver reliable production software.

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.

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.

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 secure, high-performance RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement API security (OAuth2/JWT/OpenID Connect), optimize databases, integrate messaging systems, write unit/integration/API tests, participate in code reviews and architecture decisions, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.

Design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and modern front-end frameworks. Implement cloud-based solutions on AWS, contribute to CI/CD and DevOps automation, optimize performance and security, and integrate AI-driven capabilities using Python and orchestration tools like LangChain and LangGraph.

Develop and implement cloud-native applications using Java. Experience in server-side development, RESTful services, and CI/CD practices required.