Java Programmer/Manager (Spring.IO, Java, MySQL, AWS)
About the position Altus Commercial Receivables is America’s #1 B2B commercial collections firm, specializing in global accounts receivable management and debt recovery. With over 30 years of experience, Altus combines cutting-edge technology—including its proprietary ARMStrong™ platform built on Salesforce—with a vast international network of certified professionals. Headquartered in New Orleans, Altus serves clients across 66 countries, helping businesses streamline their credit-to-cash cycle with unmatched security, compliance, and performance. Altus is seeking a Java Programmer/Manager to lead the development and infrastructure initiatives of our technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Spring.IO, Java programming, MySQL database management, and AWS cloud services (EC2, Elastic Services, S3, and file transfer protocols). This role requires a combination of technical depth and leadership ability, overseeing development projects while managing a team and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The role will involve working with Altus Client File Processing Architecture (ADIS), which includes: AWS S3 Buckets for client file storage and job initialization. Spring Cloud Batch Services for managing batch jobs and data normalization. MySQL for current job state storage and Salesforce integration for normalized job output. Jenkins for code compilation and deployment pipelines. Kubernetes for container orchestration. Understanding this architecture is critical for designing scalable solutions and ensuring smooth integration with Altus’ ARMStrong™ platform.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain applications using Spring.IO and Java.
- Implement scalable, high-performance code following best practices.
- Oversee application architecture to ensure system reliability and maintainability.
- Administer, optimize, and maintain MySQL databases.
- Develop efficient queries, stored procedures, and schema designs.
- Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement backup/recovery strategies.
- Configure, manage, and optimize AWS services, including EC2, Elastic Load Balancing, S3, and related storage services.
- Oversee secure file transfer protocols (SFTP/FTP/FTPS) and data integrations.
- Collaborate with DevOps/Infrastructure teams on deployment pipelines, automation, and monitoring.
- Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
- Manage software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering to deployment.
- Prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Serve as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7-10 years of hands-on experience with Java and Spring.IO frameworks.
- Strong proficiency in MySQL database management.
- Demonstrated experience with AWS services: EC2, Elastic Load Balancing, S3, and related configurations.
- Experience with file transfer protocols (SFTP/FTP/FTPS).
- Proven leadership or managerial experience in a technology team.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot across the full stack.
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Kubernetes, Jenkins, or other CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of security best practices for AWS and database management.
- Familiarity with additional cloud platforms or enterprise application frameworks.
- Prior experience in an insurance, financial services, or regulated industry (a plus).
Benefits
- Benefit package with health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage options
- 401(k) retirement plan option with company matching
- Generous paid time off policy - start with 18 days per year
- Paid holidays immediately upon hire - 7 standard holidays & 2 floating holidays of your choice
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