Java Technical SME

Danta Technologies

$150K — $180K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in backend Java development and refactoring.
  • Strong expertise in Maven and Gradle dependency management.
  • Proficient in advanced Java features, preferably JDK 17 and above.
  • Experience in optimizing build systems, including Blaze/Bazel.
  • Knowledgeable in JVM performance tuning and interoperation with native libraries.

Responsibilities

  • Lead hands-on refactoring of complex Java codebases to align with new library versions.
  • Analyze and resolve Maven/Gradle dependency issues, focusing on version compatibility.
  • Debug and merge custom historical patches with current stable updates.
  • Execute architectural changes to package layouts and file formal exceptions as needed.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize complex build systems focusing on classloading and compilation.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.
  • Healthcare insurance options (Dental, Medical, Vision).
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with state law.
  • Major holidays off for all employees.
Full Job Description
Note:
This position is based in San Jose, CA, and requires 5 days per week working from the office.
Only candidates who are currently located within the United States will be considered.
Applications from candidates residing outside the USA will not be accepted.

Required Experience: Minimum 10 Years of experience

Summary:
The Java Technical SME is the ultimate technical escalation point and hands-on "Strike Team " lead for the Java language pod. This is heavy Backend Coding and Refactoring role responsible for tackling the most complex "XXL " deadlocks, classpath version mismatches, and critical API breaking changes in large-scale Java codebases. The SME intervenes when automated tools or standard engineers fail, ensuring that the repository remains stable during complex library integrations and framework migrations.

Detailed JD & Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities:
  • Hands-On Hardcore Refactoring: Jump into complex, tangled Java codebase situations (such as legacy dependency conflicts or strict compilation failures) and rewrite backend application logic to support new library versions and Java runtimes.
  • Resolving Diamond Dependencies: Deeply analyze hierarchical Maven/Gradle dependency trees (POM trees) to resolve version lockups where child libraries hold parent upgrades hostage.
  • Custom Patching Management: Lead the effort in debugging and merging historical custom patches against modern, clean upstream updates.
  • rchitectural Conversions: Execute complex package layout conversions and manage formal exception filings when in-place upgrades are impossible.
  • Build System Optimization: Resolve deep build system issues involving complex classloaders, annotation processing, and compilation flags.
Mandatory Backend Coding & Refactoring Skills: Skill Description Target Proficiency (1-5) Backend Coding (Java) dvanced refactoring, concurrency management, and modern Java features (JDK 17+). Package Arch/Dependencies Untangling Maven, Gradle, and internal build system POM trees. dvanced Tooling Pipeline Hands-on scripting, automated refactoring loops, and migration tooling. Build Systems (Blaze/Bazel/Maven) Deep understanding of strict compilation, linking, and module visibility in Java ecosystems. JVM Performance & Interop Troubleshooting bytecode, garbage collection impacts, and JNI/native library bindings.

Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.

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