Java Software Engineer III at Meridianlink

Java Software Engineer III Position Summary As a Java Software Engineer III, you are a senior, highly impactful member of a collaborative engineering team responsible for building and maintaining mission-critical background screening and compliance platforms within TAZWorks and InstaScreen. In this role, you design, build, and deliver high-quality, scalable Java-based services that directly support customer workflows and regulatory requirements. You bring strong technical judgment, deep backend expertise, and a passion for clean, maintainable solutions. Beyond writing code, you influence technical direction, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor other engineers while working closely with Product, DevOps, QA, and other stakeholders in an agile environment. Responsibilities: - 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 Qualifications: - 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