Java software engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

Posting Type

Hybrid

Job Overview

The Advanced Software Engineer designs, builds, and operates cloud-native web applications that power our business. This role blends strong technical skills with a collaborative mindset to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions on Microsoft Azure while continuing to grow technical depth and architectural understanding.

Job Description and Requirements

WhatYou'llDo

• Design, develop, andoperatesecure, maintainable, and scalable web applications using object-oriented principles, modern architecture, and cloud-native patterns.

• Build andmaintainsolutions for data migration and integration between systems, including workflow automation and data transfer processes.

• Participate in design discussions, share ideas, and implement solutions that follow best practices for performance, reliability, and security.

• Write clean, testable code and apply automated testing, static analysis, and observability tools to ensure reliability and maintainability.

• Work across both front-end (modern JavaScript frameworks) and back-end (service-oriented systems built on .NET or similar) components.

• Use microservices, containers, and managed Azure services (.NET, Cosmos DB, SQL Server, App Services, Docker) to deliver scalable cloud platforms.

• Leverage AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate development, reduce boilerplate, and focus on solving meaningful business problems.

• Collaborate closely with peers, designers, and product managers through pair programming, code reviews, and shared design sessions.

• Contribute todocumentation, help refine engineering practices, and learn from senior engineers to strengthen your craft.

WhatWe'reLooking For

• 3-5 years of professional experience building commercial-grade software and/or cloud-native applications.

• Practical experience with cloud services, Docker, .NET, JavaScript, Cosmos DB, or SQL Server.

• Solid understanding of object-oriented design, distributed services, and modern development practices.

• Experience with data integration concepts, including ETL workflows and API-based integrations (prior experience with Relativity Integration Points is a plus, but notrequired).

• Demonstrated ability to deliver solutions in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Relativity is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices.

This position is eligible for total compensation which includes a competitive base salary, an annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives.

The expected salary range for this role is between following values:

$103,000 and $155,000

The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in this position.

Required Skills:

Engineering Principle, Hardware Integration, Innovation, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development, System Designs, Technical Documents, Troubleshooting