Role description

Java Backend Engineer

Lead I - Software Engineering

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

You Are:

UST is looking for a strong Java Backend Engineer to work on a multi-vendor multi-geo team to help build a NextGen High Scale Enterprise Platform.

The opportunity:

• Design, develop, and implement high-performance Java-based applications.
• Analyze business and user requirements to define application architecture and technical solutions.
• Define application objectives, features, and functionality aligned with business goals.
• Design and develop scalable, secure, and distributed microservices-based applications.
• Build RESTful APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and maintain event-driven applications using Apache Kafka.
• Participate in architecture discussions and recommend improvements to existing systems and Java infrastructure.
• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and production issues.
• Produce detailed technical design documents and development specifications.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and software engineering principles.
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, QA Engineers, and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop user and technical documentation where required.
• Support CI/CD implementation and deployment automation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and continuously enhance technical expertise.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

Experience range: 5 - 8 Years

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Java, Microservices, Spring Boot, Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, Design Patterns, Object-Oriented Programming, Production Support, REST, SQL.
• 5-6 years hands-on experience in Java development at enterprise level (recent).
• Experience in working Java Version 18 or above is mandatory.
• 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Kafka.
• 2-3 years of solid experience in Kubernetes.
• Strong programming skills in Java, including object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and familiarity with Java frameworks.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and experience in building and deploying microservices-based applications.
• Hands-on experience in developing Spring Boot applications, including dependency injection, ORM (Object-Relational Mapping), and REST API development.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud platform, including Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL or COSMOS DB.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) practices, including automated testing, build pipelines, and deployment strategies.
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries as per industrial standards, fine-tuned for optimization.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, good communication (written & verbal) skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team are also important for this role.
• The evaluation includes a hands-on coding/troubleshooting exercise and should be able to articulate past projects and do on-the-fly troubleshooting/write logic.

Role Location: Bentonville, Arkansas

Compensation Range: $75,000-$113,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human-centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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Skills

Java, Microservices, Spring Boot, Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, Design Patterns, Object-Oriented Programming, Production Support, REST, SQL

Benefits

Compensation range: $75,000.00 to $113,000.00 per year

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.