Java Application Developer

Requirements

Must have:

- We require 3 to 5 years of professional experience developing Java applications.

• We need strong experience building browser-based or web applications.
• We require solid working knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
• We need experience developing and working with RESTful services and APIs.
• We require familiarity with application security, authentication, and authorization concepts.
• We value experience in collaborative, team-oriented development environments.
• We require strong English communication skills.
• We require the ability and willingness to work onsite in Dayton, Ohio several days per week.
• We require candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• We require a bachelors degree.
• Preferred: experience with enterprise membership, CRM, billing, or manufacturing systems.
• Preferred: experience with Oracle or SQL Server database platforms.
• Preferred: familiarity with Java frameworks and development tools such as Eclipse.
• Preferred: any exposure to .NET.
• Preferred: experience with automated testing tools.
• Preferred: experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Preferred: exposure to SaaS architectures and multi-tenant systems.
• Preferred: experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Preferred: understanding of reporting, analytics, or data-driven applications.

Responsibilities:

- We design, develop, and enhance a Java-based web application that supports a large organization.

• We build and maintain backend services that connect with a commercial relational database.
• We write and tune SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and data access layers.
• We partner with product owners, analysts, and operations teams to convert business needs into technical solutions.
• We maintain and improve existing application components, including performance optimization and refactoring.
• We participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment efforts.
• We troubleshoot and resolve application and data issues in both development and production environments.
• We contribute to technical documentation and development standards.
• We collaborate across the full application stack on business-critical systems.

Company:

We are Ross Group, an employee-owned company founded in 1994, and we specialize in creating tailored technology solutions that deliver meaningful business results for data-driven environments. We are hiring a Java Application Developer to join our dynamic development team and help us support a mission-critical platform with real operational impact. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and an ESOP. We provide a collaborative, technically engaged team culture with hybrid work and regular in-person collaboration in Dayton, Ohio.