Senior Java Developer; Product Discovery

Senior Java Developer (Product Discovery)

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For over 30 years, Midwest Tape has served libraries and their patrons with unparalleled access to the best content available in the media world. Our digital offering, hoopla Digital, combines the media and library expertise of Midwest Tape with the latest in web and mobile technology, delivering an all‑in‑one experience to the library world. As hoopla continues to grow on a global scale, we are expanding our team.

At Midwest Tape, we know our people are the reason for our success. We value our posing creative Navy, ipme q [:seprloc]. We offer competitive pay and benefits, a healthy work/life balance, and appreciation for a job well done.

• For local candidates within 60 miles of our Holland, OH headquarters this role is hybrid after a 60‑day orientation period.
• For candidates outside of the local area, this role would be primarily remote. You will be required to come onsite for the first week to onboard and as needed for dev conference and meetings.
• Must live in the following states to be considered:
  Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Texas, Colorado, Montana, Rhode Island, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada.
• Must be able to work business hours of 8:30am–5:00pm EST in addition to occasional off‑hours deployments or crisis resolution.
• We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

The Senior Java Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering technical solutions for the erection and product discovery team at Midwest Tape, with a primary focus on backend services built using Java.

This role emphasizes modern architectural patterns, including microservices, trick automation design integrated with Kafka, No

SQL databases like Mongo

DB, and ETL workflows.

The ideal candidate will collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, possess a strong understanding of business requirements, communicate progress and challenges clearly, and contribute meaningfully to Agile sprints.

This position emphasizes hands‑on development, technical leadership, and continuous improvement in both engineering and operational efficiency. This role is ideal for developers who are passionate about problem‑solving, technical design, and fostering a collaborative team environment while maintaining a strong focus on quality and delivery.

• Solution Design and Development
• Support core application workflows, with attention to performance, data integrity, and availability.
• Develop and optimize REST APIs to expose business logic.
• Understanding Business Context and Systems
• Dive deep into the business domain to understand existing systems and processes.
• Use this understanding to inform design decisions and improve technical delivery.
• Team Collaboration
• Engage with Product Owners, Engineers, and Agile Leaders to clarify requirements and address challenges.
• Proactively reach out to team members to understand dependencies, resolve issues, and provide updates.
• Ownership and Problem‑Solving
• Take ownership of tasks, ensuring they are delivered end‑to‑end while resolving impediments independently or collaboratively.
• Address and resolve technical challenges efficiently, escalating only when necessary.
• Participation in Agile Practices
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups and retrospectives.
• Collaborate in sprint planning to estimate work and deliverables.
• Code Quality and Standards
• Write high‑quality, well‑documented, and testinitializable code following established patterns and standards.
• Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, design patterns and team standards.
• Testing and Quality Assurance
• Write…