Senior Java Engineer

Beacon Hill is a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, and they are seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to support the ongoing development and modernization of enterprise-scale, Java-based systems. The role focuses on enhancing existing applications, addressing technical debt, and contributing to the re-architecture of services to improve scalability, security, and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java applications and APIs
• Collaborate with other senior engineers to implement enhancements and system improvements
• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities within applications and dependencies
• Contribute to DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Support application monitoring and observability using industry-standard tooling
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to maintain high engineering standards

Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience as a Senior Java Engineer working on enterprise applications
• Experience building and supporting APIs and backend services
• Working knowledge of DevOps and test automation practices
• Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub-based workflows
• Ability to independently troubleshoot, enhance, and refactor complex systems
• Experience working in small, fast-paced engineering teams
• Exposure to AI-enabled tooling or platforms
• Experience modernizing legacy Java applications
• Familiarity with performance tuning for high-volume or rules-based systems