Java Engineer at Inspired Technologies, Inc. – Tallahassee, Florida

The Java Engineer will serve as an embedded onsite technical resource within the customer’s IT or development team. This role focuses on hands-on Java development to support, enhance, and maintain the customer’s existing software systems and new development initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Java developer who adapts quickly to established environments, adheres to customer standards and processes, and collaborates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

· Deliver Java-based application enhancements, maintenance, and new feature development while working onsite as an integrated member of the customer’s development team.

· Maintain and improve existing Java applications and services, including defect resolution, enhancements, and modernization efforts as directed by the customer.

· Adhere to the customer’s development standards, branching strategies, documentation requirements, and SDLC practices; actively participate in code reviews and contribute to process improvements.

· Investigate and resolve application issues, performance problems, and production incidents; provide timely updates and root-cause analysis.

· Collaborate closely with customer team members, analysts, QA, and infrastructure/DevOps resources to ensure seamless solution delivery with minimal business disruption.

· Create and maintain required technical documentation, including design notes, implementation details, runbooks, and change records.

· Develop using secure coding practices and comply with all customer security, access control, and change management requirements.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Experience

· 5+ years of professional Java development experience

· Proven experience supporting and enhancing existing enterprise applications

· Experience working within established SDLC and change-control processes (Agile or Waterfall)

· Demonstrated ability to quickly ramp up in unfamiliar codebases and environments

Technical Skills Required

· Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8 or higher; Java 17+ strongly preferred)

· Experience with common Java frameworks (e.g., Spring, Spring Boot)

· Solid SQL and relational database skills (querying, troubleshooting, performance optimization)

· Proficiency with version-control systems (e.g., Git)

· Familiarity with build tools and dependency management (e.g., Maven, Gradle)

Preferred

· Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

· Experience working in Linux and/or Windows server environments

Soft Skills

· Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities

· Professional communication skills with the ability to interact directly with customer stakeholders

· Self-motivated and able to work independently while taking direction and managing priorities in a customer-facing environment

· Detail-oriented with a strong focus on stability, maintainability, and code quality

Required Work Authorization: United States

Physical Requirements

· Ability to operate computer equipment for extended periods

· Must work onsite at the customer location during scheduled business hours

· Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

· Occasional lifting of equipment up to 25 pounds (may be required depending on customer environment)

· Flexibility to work after-hours or weekends for maintenance windows or incident resolution

Pre-Employment Requirements

· Successful completion of a criminal background check

· Successful completion of a drug screening

· Ability to meet any additional customer-specific security or access requirements

Note: This is an onsite placement supporting a customer environment. The Java Engineer will follow the customer’s policies, procedures, scheduling requirements, and workplace standards while remaining a full-time employee of Inspired Technologies.+