Java Engineer

Company Background

ThreatConnect enables threat intelligence, security operations, and cyber risk management teams to work together for more effective, efficient, and collaborative cyber defense. With ThreatConnect, organizations can infuse ML and AI-powered threat intel and cyber risk quantification into their work, allowing them to contextualize an evolving threat landscape, prioritize the most significant risks to their business, and operationalize defenses.  More than 250 enterprises and thousands of security operations professionals rely on ThreatConnect every day to protect their organizations' most critical assets.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java EE, strong object-oriented programming skills, and expertise in designing scalable software architectures. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise-level applications while working with technologies such as JPA, Maven, Docker/Podman, and Linux networking.

About the Job

The ThreatConnect Platform was built to be open and extensible. We step in and make a real impact in the security landscape by working on an innovative product that helps companies all over the world at risk. Help us make security easy and effective by developing, implementing, and managing new features in our high-quality software platform

• You are well-versed in object-oriented programming. You are familiar with data types, and you have a good understanding of service-oriented architecture and web services. You can manage errors, debug and efficiently deploy code. You are capable of understanding and articulating potential issues in the code.
• You think of the product first, but are willing to step up for other technical needs as well. You get immediately down to work and are eager to resolve any issues that may arise during the testing cycle and provide workable solutions. Between debugging and solving complex technical problems with the software and the customer's infrastructure, you are ready to step up to other needs
• You understand that continuous learning and adaptability are vital. You can keep up with rapid technology release cycles and employ the most up-to-date methods available. You can manage the complete release cycle 
• You have a passion for problem-solving and an eagerness to learn new technologies or skills.
• You are tech-savvy. You want to help our clients reach their full potential with our software. Whether it is diagnosing and fixing a complex technical problem around systems, networking, OS environments, and third-party tools with the software or with the customer's infrastructure, or proposing a better way to solve an issue, you want to be there for our clients and build a better product.
• You have excellent communication skills and a problem-solving mindset. You believe that strong communication skills, both written and oral, are just as vital as technical expertise and critical thinking ability.

• Design, develop, and maintain Java EE applications with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Implement and optimize object-oriented software architectures that support business needs.
• Utilize JPA (Java Persistence API) to manage database interactions efficiently.
• Manage project dependencies and build automation using Maven.
• Troubleshoot complex software issues, ensuring system stability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, QA, and Product Management, to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce best practices in coding and architecture.

• Listen to and absorb the technology, use cases, and challenges this role is designed to fulfill
• Have experience with agile development methodologies
• Be ready to start learning by fixing defects in code

• Be familiar with our software, internal tools, and processes
• Have a working knowledge of all technologies that we utilize in the platform
• Be comfortable with making changes in modifications to the code with little to no oversight

• Have a deeper understanding of our product and the different configurations that are possible
• Be self-sufficient in development work
• Key contributor for troubleshooting issues with customers

• Be a valued member of the team

• You get to build lasting relationships with professionals who are excited to make an impact on the ThreatConnect team.
• You get to directly impact the rapid growth of ThreatConnect by developing new features and enhancing existing ones.

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong expertise in Java EE and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Hands-on experience with software architecture design for enterprise applications.
• Experience in Maven for project dependency management and build automation.
• Good understanding of Docker/Podman containerization and orchestration.
• Good knowledge of Linux-based environments and networking fundamentals.
• Experience with PKI Certificates and Java Keystores.
• Experience in writing Bash and/or Python scripts.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for debugging and optimizing applications.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Proficiency using SQL and ElasticSearch/OpenSearch query languages.

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