Java Software Engineer (Struts Framework)

About Applix

At Applix , we build innovative enterprise technology solutions that help global organizations modernize, automate, and scale their business operations. We believe in engineering excellence, collaborative problem-solving, and delivering high-quality software that creates measurable business impact.

As part of our engineering team, you will work on enterprise applications supporting critical business functions while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Job Summary

Applix is looking for a passionate Java Backend Developer with 4–8 years of experience in developing and supporting enterprise web applications. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Core Java, J2EE, JSP, Servlets, and Struts Framework , along with hands-on experience in application support, troubleshooting, and backend development.

This role requires an individual who enjoys solving complex technical problems, maintaining business-critical applications, and working closely with product owners, QA engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise Java applications.
• Develop robust backend components using Core Java, J2EE, JSP, Servlets, and Struts Framework .
• Understand business requirements and convert them into scalable technical solutions.
• Build and consume REST APIs and SOAP Web Services.
• Support production applications by troubleshooting issues and performing root cause analysis.
• Resolve application defects and implement permanent fixes for recurring production issues.
• Collaborate with QA teams during integration, regression, and UAT testing.
• Participate in code reviews while following engineering standards and best practices.
• Prepare technical documentation, design documents, and implementation guides.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful production deployments.
• Support application modernization initiatives and continuous platform improvements.

Required Technical Skills

Programming & Frameworks

• Core Java
• J2EE
• JSP
• Servlets
• Struts Framework (Struts 1.x / 2.x)

Databases

• Oracle
• MySQL
• SQL
• Stored Procedures
• TOAD / DBeaver

Web Technologies

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• AJAX

API & Integration

• REST APIs
• SOAP Web Services
• XML
• JSON

Development Tools

• Eclipse
• Maven
• Git / GitHub
• Azure DevOps
• SonarQube

Application Support

• Production Support
• Incident Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Defect Resolution
• Change Management

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Spring Framework.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or OpenShift.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience working with global engineering teams.
• Understanding of secure coding standards and enterprise application security.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 4–8 years of hands-on experience in Java backend development.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications in production environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within Agile teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Passion for writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Ownership mentality with the ability to drive tasks independently.
• Excellent collaboration skills across business and technical teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning and engineering excellence.

Why Join Applix?

At Applix, you’ll work alongside talented engineers solving real-world enterprise challenges using modern technologies. We foster a culture of innovation, ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning, providing opportunities to work on impactful projects while accelerating your technical and professional growth.