Java J2EE Developer/Engineer

TITLE: Java J2EE Developer/Engineer

POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)

LOCATION: Irving, Texas

ABOUT WorldLink:

WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today’s most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.

Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.

We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.

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WHO we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Java J2EE Developer/Engineer who will be responsible for backend application development using modern J2EE practices. You will contribute to architectural decisions and use hand-on coding to write production-quality code.

This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who is passionate about enterprise Java, high-performance systems, and building scalable solutions with modern best practices.

Role and Responsibilities:

Develop and enhance enterprise-grade applications using Java EE technologies.

Design and build robust RESTful and SOAP-based services for integration across systems.

Write high-quality, modular, testable, and maintainable code using modern Java (11/17) and frameworks.

Participate in architectural reviews and guide adoption of modern Java practices (Spring, JPA, etc.).

Take ownership of features and drive them from design to production.

Collaborate with QA, Product, and DevOps to ensure smooth deployment and optimal performance.

Troubleshoot complex issues across multiple environments and application tiers.

Contribute to continuous improvement in tools, automation, and development processes.

Required Experience and Education:

4 years of experience on Java Framework.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Java 11 or higher with strong OOP and design principles.

J2EE APIs: Servlets, JSP, EJB, JDBC, JMS, JNDI.

Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Security) and Spring Boot

Experience with containerization and orchestration using OpenShift, ECS, and Docker.

Familiarity with Vault for secrets management and secure credential handling.

Experience with Ansible or similar tools for configuration management and automation.

Hibernate/JPA for ORM and persistence.

RESTful & SOAP Web Services (JAX-RS, JAX-WS)

Messaging systems: JMS, Kafka, or ActiveMQ.

Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Harness, GitHub, Bitbucket, RLM, Terraform, Ansible and Tekton.

Hands-on with SQL and relational databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL

Strong in build tools: Maven or Gradle

Strong knowledge of code quality and security scanning tools like SonarQube and Blackduck.

Experience with Spring Boot microservices

Proficient with Git, branching strategies, and Git-based CI pipelines

Testing frameworks: JUnit, Mockito, integration testing tools.

Necessary Skills and Attributes:

Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.

Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.

Strong written and verbal communication.

Problem-solving mindset.

Ability to lead initiatives independently and in teams.

Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with API documentation tools: Swagger/Open API.

Exposure to OAuth2, JWT, or LDAP for authentication and authorization.

Basic knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or container deployment.

Understanding of Agile development practices.

Experience working in regulated domains (Finance, Healthcare, Telecom, etc.)

Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular) is a plus.

Working knowledge of application servers: WebLogic, JBoss, Tomcat, Glass Fish

Coding Expectations:

Will spend 80% of time coding in Java, designing APIs, writing unit/integration tests, and delivering production-ready services.

Participate in code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure software quality.

Assist junior developers in troubleshooting, refactoring, and skill development.

Provide guidance in design patterns, secure coding, and modular architecture.

Foster a collaborative environment and act as a technical sounding board.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity.

Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.

WHAT we’ll bring:

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plan

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection

401(k)

WHAT you should know:

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.

This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.