Top Java Developer Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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.

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, build, and support cloud-native full stack or backend Java products using TDD, CI/CD, microservices and event-driven patterns. Collaborate with product teams, provide production support, implement monitoring and ensure secure, performant systems.

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.

Lead architecture and delivery of enterprise Java full-stack applications. Hands-on development with Java/Spring Boot, microservices, AWS cloud-native services, database tuning (Oracle/RDS), CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and incident resolution. Mentor engineers, enforce code quality, run architectural reviews, and collaborate with product, DevOps, and security teams to ensure scalable, secure, high-availability solutions.

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, maintain, and optimize backend services and APIs for a scalable healthcare platform using Node.js, Java, or .NET. Integrate third-party services, ensure performance, reliability, and security, collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in code reviews, and work in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality server-side applications.

Develop and maintain server-side Java applications. Requires expertise in Core Java (multithreading, concurrency, memory management, NIO, concurrent package), Enterprise Java or asynchronous/non-blocking architectures, JDBC and data modeling. Unix shell scripting required; Splunk and Perl scripting are desirable. Candidate will undergo 2–3 technical and coding interview rounds. This is a 6–12 month contract.

Senior Java developer responsible for server-side J2EE/Java development, web services, Struts and Hibernate. Must deliver end-to-end projects working with middleware and back-end databases, engage in US-facing customer interactions, operate in an onsite-offshore delivery model, and demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and independent time-management skills.

Design, develop, implement, test and enhance web-based Java/J2EE applications and application tools/services using Spring/Hibernate and SOA/XML to ensure interoperability with other systems.

Senior Java Developer on an agile team to design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise-grade Java/J2EE web applications. Ensure performance, security, scalability, maintain documentation, review requirements, propose solutions, and improve SDLC through TDD, CI/CD automation, code reviews, and collaboration with architects and stakeholders.

Lead modernization and migration of legacy Struts 1 applications to modern Java platforms. Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java 21 applications using Spring 6 and REST APIs, troubleshoot production issues, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

Design, build, and maintain scalable Java Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs. Deploy and operate cloud-native applications on GCP, implement CI/CD, optimize performance and databases, ensure security and reliability, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and troubleshoot production issues.

Participate in project meetings and collaborate with product owners and QA. Design scalable Java microservices, document technical designs, implement and test code, triage production issues, and mentor junior engineers while supporting hiring efforts.