Job title: Java Backend Developer with IBM Sterling OMSLocation: Birmingham, AlabamaType: Full time - Onsite We are seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer IV to join our Sales Domain IT team. This role focuses on leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable Java-based microservices and SaaS solutions in a Google Cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have 15-20 years of enterprise application development experience, with a strong track record of building and modernizing large-scale, cloud-native applications for companies with revenues exceeding $1 billion. This position requires technical leadership, strategic influence, and a deep understanding of modern Java technologies and cloud architectures.
- Must: Proven experience working with IBM Sterling Order Management System (OMS) or similar large-scale order management platforms.
Job Duties - Lead the development and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and highly available Java microservices using Google Cloud Functions (FaaS) and other cloud-native technologies.
- Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert, providing thought leadership and guidance across a large portfolio of sales-related applications supporting the quote-to-invoice lifecycle.
- Drive the architecture, design, and implementation of complex solutions that meet business goals and corporate strategic intent.
- Coordinate global resources and collaborate with cross-functional teams including product owners, architects, DevOps, and QA to ensure successful delivery of software projects.
- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers through code reviews, design discussions, and unit test plan evaluations.
- Manage critical projects and customer engagements, resolving unusually complex technical challenges with innovative solutions.
- Champion best practices in software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile/Scrum methodologies, and continuous integration/deployment.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of code, design, and operational procedures to ensure maintainability and knowledge sharing.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the ongoing success of the Sales Domain IT group.
Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 10+ years of enterprise application development experience with a focus on Java technologies in high-revenue organizations.
- Extensive experience with large-scale modernization or greenfield SaaS projects.
- Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex software solutions on time and within scope.
- Experience managing a broad portfolio of applications and coordinating global development resources.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required Skills - Expert-level proficiency in Java, including deep hands-on experience with Java 21 features such as streams, functional programming, asynchronous programming with Futures, Virtual Threads, and CompletableFutures.
- Strong experience with JDBC, ORM frameworks, and document-based databases such as MongoDB.
- Experience with Quarkus framework preferred; Spring Boot is acceptable.
- In-depth knowledge of Java microservice architecture and event-driven design principles.
- Skilled in API development (both publisher and consumer) with strong emphasis on code quality and system documentation.
- Solid understanding of software development best practices (SDLC, Git version control).
- Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments, preferably Google Cloud Platform.
- Strong familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and Kanban processes.
