Java Backend developer

Job Description:

Job Title: Backend Java Developer

Location: Reading, PA (onsite 2 days/week)- locals only 

Client: Penske Truck

Visa: USC / GC / H4 EAD

Exp level: 15+ years 

F2F Interview required (1 round process – 2 hour in person interview w/ coding)

Job Description:

Act as the primary support contact for multiple applications, handling the complete application lifecycle: design, development, testing, release, and support.
•    Collaborate with technical and business teams to gather requirements and acceptance criteria.
•    Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot applications and code, including backend database schema design.
•    Write clean, maintainable code that meets coding standards, with strong documentation practices.
•    Create unit and UI tests, leverage CI/CD pipelines for deployment, and triage production issues.
•    Mentor junior engineers, manage tasks, and contribute to the hiring process.
•    Stay current on technology standards, frameworks, and best practices, influencing standards and technology decisions.

Must-Have Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• 5-7 years of experience in software development, including expertise in Java.
• Full-stack development experience with technologies like React, Angular, jQuery, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Spring framework, Spring MVC, myBatis, and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, automation, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong foundation in relational database design and experience in technical project management.
• Knowledgeable in design frameworks, patterns, and industry-wide tech strategies.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to meet role-specific requirements, including potential travel.