Java Software Engineer III

MeridianLink

Java Software Engineer III designing and building scalable Java-based services for TAZWorks and InstaScreen. Collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to support compliance platforms.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,960 - $146,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDockerHibernateJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesPythonShell ScriptingSOAPSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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
Preferred Experience, Qualifications, and Skills:
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
Flexible paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Remote work

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Hard Skills & Tools

Javaobject-oriented designweb servicesRESTSQLSaaSSpring BootDockerKubernetesautomated testing

Soft Skills

problem-solvingmentoringcollaborationownershipconstructive feedbackindependent investigationcontinuous improvementagile developmentcommunicationteam capability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineeringrelated technical field