Java Software Engineer III

MeridianLink is seeking a Java Software Engineer III, a senior member of a collaborative engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable Java-based services that support customer workflows and regulatory requirements, while also mentoring other engineers and influencing technical direction.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable Java-based backend services and applications supporting TAZWorks and InstaScreen platforms
• Translate complex business requirements into well-designed technical solutions with a focus on reliability, performance, and maintainability
• Take ownership of features and services through the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to deployment and support
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, DevOps, QA, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality, business-driven solutions
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing systems to improve performance, scalability, and security
• Contribute to system design discussions, technical documentation, and proof-of-concept efforts for new approaches and technologies
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, helping grow overall team capability and engineering excellence
• Participate effectively in a distributed, agile scrum environment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of professional experience developing backend applications in Java
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and system design best practices
• Hands-on experience building and consuming web services (REST; SOAP a plus)
• Solid experience with relational databases and SQL; ability to design and tune database interactions
• Proven experience with full lifecycle application development in a production SaaS environment
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
• Experience working effectively in a fast-paced, agile development environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently investigate and resolve complex technical issues
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring JPA/Hibernate, and Spring Security
• Knowledge of microservice architectures, system design patterns, and integration strategies
• Experience with containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
• Cloud development experience, particularly in Azure
• Familiarity with CI/CD and infrastructure tooling such as Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Terraform, or Terragrunt
• Experience with automated testing methodologies, including unit and integration testing
• Understanding of performance tuning and secure coding practices
• Exposure to scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or shell scripting
• Prior experience mentoring or guiding other engineers