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.
For
more information about our craft, visit https://worldlink-us.com.
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.
