Technical Analyst Sr. – Java Specialist Careers at McDonald's: Join the Future of Fast Food Technology

Are you a passionate Java expert ready to power one of the world's most iconic brands? McDonald's is hiring a Technical Analyst Sr. – Java Specialist to drive innovation behind Accelerating the Arches strategy. As the global leader in omni-channel dining, McDonald's serves 65M+ customers daily through Drive Thru, McDelivery, and digital platforms. Our Global Technology team is at the forefront of AI, robotics, and cloud transformation.

Why Join McDonald's Global Technology Team?

McDonald's isn't just about Big Macs and fries – we're digitizing the Golden Arches. Our new Mexico City Global Office serves as a technology innovation hub, supporting 25,000+ restaurants worldwide. As a Senior Java Specialist, you'll architect solutions that enhance customer experiences, streamline crew operations, and empower employees globally.

Explore our Global Technology Technical Blog to see how our engineers enable the 3Ds: Delivery, Digital, Drive Thru.

Key Responsibilities of McDonald's Technical Analyst Sr. – Java Specialist

• Lead the design of enterprise-grade Java architectures using Spring Boot and microservices patterns
• Implement scalable RESTful APIs that power McDelivery and loyalty programs
• Deploy mission-critical applications on AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, Lambda, RDS)
• Create detailed technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and deployment guides
• Collaborate with product owners to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps
• Troubleshoot complex integration issues across franchise systems and POS integrations
• Mentor junior developers through code reviews and pair programming sessions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and retrospectives
• Monitor application performance and implement optimization strategies
• Support production incident management and root cause analysis
• Research emerging Java frameworks and cloud-native technologies
• Contribute to McDonald's technical blog and knowledge sharing initiatives

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed as a McDonald's Java Specialist, you need:

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience
• Deep expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and reactive programming
• AWS certification (Solutions Architect Associate minimum)
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Strong database skills (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced Agile environments

Career Growth at McDonald's Technology

This senior-level role offers clear paths to Technical Architect, Engineering Manager, and Global Technology leadership positions. McDonald's invests heavily in employee development with dedicated learning budgets, certifications (AWS, Oracle Java), and internal mobility across our global offices.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Earn $120K-$160K base salary plus bonuses, stock options, and comprehensive benefits. Enjoy free meals, hybrid work flexibility, and the chance to work on projects impacting millions daily.

McDonald's Technology Stack

Backend: Java 17+, Spring Boot 3.x, Quarkus
Cloud: AWS (EKS, Lambda, API Gateway)
DevOps: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform
Databases: Aurora PostgreSQL, DynamoDB
Frontend: React, Next.js (for full-stack opportunities)

Day in the Life of a Java Specialist at McDonald's

Start your day with stand-up, then dive into optimizing our order management microservices. Lunch? Complimentary Big Mac. Afternoon: AWS architecture review meeting. End with code deployment to production serving millions.

Apply Now: Be Part of McDonald's Digital Transformation

Ready to combine technical excellence with global impact? Apply for Technical Analyst Sr. – Java Specialist at McDonald's today. Help us serve happiness, one perfectly architected API at a time.