<span><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We’re looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join our client’s Core Java Engineering team. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Right Balance provides top-tier technology talent for innovative companies in the US. We’re in the top 50 companies to watch in LA.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Engagement Details</strong></p><p>Our client is one of the world’s most recognized technology companies, known for products used and loved around the globe. As a Senior Java Engineer, you’ll work on some of the largest Java systems in the industry, owning the build infrastructure, dependency management, and release processes that keep world-class software shipping reliably. This role requires deep Java expertise and a strong understanding of how complex software projects are built, maintained, and released at scale.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll help improve build reliability, release efficiency, and developer productivity across a large Java codebase. This position is best suited for an experienced engineer with strong technical fundamentals, exceptional attention to detail, and experience beyond standard Java development.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain build and release processes for large-scale Java projects.</li><li>Manage complex dependencies and build configurations using Maven and Gradle.</li><li>Troubleshoot complex build, dependency, and release issues across large codebases.</li><li>Improve build reliability, performance, and consistency throughout the software development lifecycle.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering teams to improve tooling, release practices, and developer productivity.</li><li>Apply strong debugging skills and attention to detail to resolve complex technical issues.</li><li>Work with reactive and asynchronous Java programming models.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Availability:</strong><span></span>Remote. LATAM and Eastern Europe preferred.<span></span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong></p><ol><li>Learn and evolve your skills using the latest and greatest technology tools in a rapidly growing company.</li><li>Learn from the best people around you. We constantly challenge the status quo and invent new ways of building a great product.</li><li>100% remote. Work anywhere, whether it is remotely in the comfort of your home, in a shared co-working space, in an RV on the beach, or while being a nomad in another country.</li><li>Work on challenging problems, innovate, and positively impact many people’s lives while having fun doing it.</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Upper-intermediate to fluent speaking and writing English. Able to have a real-time conversation.</li><li>10+ years of professional Java development experience.</li><li>Deep understanding of Java fundamentals and software engineering principles.</li><li>5+ years of strong experience with Maven, Gradle, and dependency management.</li><li>3+ years of experience with large-scale software builds, release management, or build infrastructure.</li><li>3+ years of reactive and asynchronous Java development.</li><li>Experience troubleshooting complex issues in large, distributed codebases.</li><li>Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Nice to Haves</strong></p><ol><li>Experience with Netty or ServiceTalk.</li><li>Familiarity with Linux networking, TCP/IP, and socket programming.</li><li>Experience supporting large-scale Java repositories and complex software release processes.</li><li>Knowledge of build optimization, developer tooling, and software delivery automation.</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What are your typical clients?</strong></p><p>The majority of our clients are venture-backed startups at the growth stage. Usually, at this stage, the company already achieved a product-market fit and is looking to expand rapidly. That’s where we bring the best engineering practices, strong architecture, the latest technologies, and consistent processes to help companies scale.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What is the length of your engagements?</strong></p><p>Most of our long-term full-time engagements last multiple years. It allows you to evolve your career with the client company taking on more responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What’s your company size?</strong></p><p>The Right Balance team is 55+ engineers going to 75+ by the end of the year. The timing is great to be a part of a rapidly growing team making meaningful contributions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What happens if the engagement is completed?</strong></p><p>Most of our engagements are long-term in nature. That said, if the current engagement is ramping down, we’ll present you with more long-term opportunities to transition into.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What are your core values?</strong></p><ul><li>Client First: we only win when our clients win. We treat client challenges as our own.</li><li>Ownership: we embrace responsibility, taking on challenges, getting them to completion, and enjoying getting things done.</li><li>Quality: we’re passionate about achieving quality outcomes by applying meticulous attention to detail.</li></ul><p><br></p></span>