Java Engineer Salary Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
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.
Requirements
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.+
Salary Description
$120K- $160K