Company Overview:

Samsung SDS is the digital arm of the Samsung group and a global provider of cloud and digital transformation innovations. Samsung SDS delivers enterprise-grade solutions and services in cloud, secure mobility, analytics / AI, digital marketing and digital workspace.  We enable our customers in government, financial services, healthcare, and other industries to drive business in a hyper-connected economy helping them to increase productivity, safeguard assets, and make smarter decisions.

Position Summary

Samsung SDSA is seeking a hands-on full-stack Java Developer to be in charge of trouble shooting issues, developing, and enhancing software applications. In this role, you will be part of a team that creates and maintains small to medium-sized custom internal applications that supports the business and operations for our Austin Semiconductor location and support our brand-new state of the art Taylor, Texas Semiconductor Fab. This role will be working onsite 5-days a week and due to the nature of the role, it is essential to live within 1 hour driving distance from Austin, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Java-based enterprise software applications in accordance with customer requirements and technical specifications.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, software design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and production support.
• Develop and maintain enterprise Java/JEE applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot application issues, perform root-cause analysis, and execute ongoing software maintenance, enhancements, and performance improvements.
• Design and maintain relational database architectures, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models and Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs).
• Develop and optimize SQL, Oracle PL/SQL, and Microsoft SQL Server stored procedures, including SQL performance tuning for large databases and high-volume data environments.
• Create detailed software designs, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct code reviews and promote software development best practices, coding standards, quality, and maintainability.
• Design and implement scalable system architectures, including system redundancy, virtual machines (VMs), cloud environments, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Develop and integrate RESTful and SOAP web services, APIs, and distributed communication technologies such as gRPC.
• Implement and work with distributed messaging and event-driven architecture patterns using Apache Kafka.
• Apply application and API security practices using technologies and standards such as OAuth and JWT.
• Implement application monitoring and observability using tools such as Prometheus.
• Perform JVM tuning, application performance optimization, and caching to improve system reliability and response times.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, database, and business teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet customer and business requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional Java software development experience.
• 5+ years of SQL development and SQL performance tuning experience.
• Extensive experience developing enterprise-level Java/JEE applications.
• Strong knowledge of Core Java, JDBC, JSP, Servlets, and the Java/JEE technology stack.
• Strong experience with Spring Framework and enterprise application development.
• Experience with Oracle PL/SQL and Microsoft SQL Server stored procedures.
• Strong database design and data modeling skills, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models and ERD development.
• Experience working with large-scale databases and high-volume data environments, particularly Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.
• In-depth understanding of database structures, relational database theory, database design principles, and performance tuning.
• Experience with SQL optimization and database performance tuning.
• Experience developing or integrating RESTful and/or SOAP web services.
• Knowledge of API design, gRPC, Apache Kafka, and distributed system architecture.
• Experience with system architecture, redundancy, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of application and API security technologies, including OAuth and JWT.
• Experience with application monitoring, Prometheus, JVM tuning, and caching strategies.
• Experience with modern software development tools and methodologies, including Git or SVN, Maven or Gradle, and Jira.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, and web application development.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear software design documents, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.

Benefits

Samsung SDSA offers a comprehensive suite of programs to support our employees:

• Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• 401K match and savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off
• Additional benefits

Samsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process for candidates with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.