AVP Java Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking an Associate Vice President Java Engineer to join a dynamic technology-driven organization for a full-time, hybrid position located in Cary, North Carolina (NC). The AVP Java Engineer will develop and maintain scalable Java applications, optimize system performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities of the AVP Java Engineer include:

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance applications using Java frameworks, algorithms, and industry-standard design patterns.
• Engage in an agile development process, ensuring solutions align with business goals and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment and integration processes.
• Share knowledge and contribute to engineering best practices by exchanging ideas, designs, and experiences with the team.
• Perform code reviews, offering actionable feedback to improve code quality and team efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve application issues, ensuring reliability, scalability, and optimal performance.

Qualifications for the AVP Java Engineer include:

• 5+ years of development experience in Java or other JVM languages (Kotlin, Scala optional).
• Proficiency in relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL); experience with caching technologies (Redis, Hazelcast) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB) is optional.
• Experience with event-driven messaging (MQ, Kafka, JMS), Spring (especially Spring Boot), and RESTful services is preferable.
• Familiarity with CI/CD frameworks (TeamCity, Jenkins, GitHub Actions), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform), and build tools (Gradle, Maven) is preferable.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.

Compensation for the AVP Java Engineer:

• Salary Range: $120,000-$142,000 /year plus 4% bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 6/4. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.