Senior Full Stack Java Developer

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Full Stack Java Developer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development, Spring Boot, Angular, and Microservices architecture. This role involves designing and developing a centralized solution for tracking expiration dates for various entities, including certificates, licenses, and compliance-related items. The position requires a deep understanding of governance, compliance, and operational controls, as well as the ability to create scalable frameworks for expiration management and oversight.

Location: Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
Duration: Contract

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java technologies.
• Develop scalable and resilient Microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Build and maintain responsive web applications using Angular.
• Design and implement database solutions using JPA/Hibernate and relational databases.
• Develop high-performance, multi-threaded applications and troubleshoot concurrency-related issues.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support automated testing initiatives.
• Analyze and resolve production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA teams, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational procedures.
• Support application deployments and production releases across multiple environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Java application development.
• Strong hands-on experience with: Java (Java 8/11/17 or higher), Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, Angular, JPA / Hibernate, Apache Tomcat.
• Strong understanding of: Object-Oriented Design and Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Multi-threading and Concurrency, Design Patterns, Application Security Best Practices.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL.
• Experience with source control tools such as Git.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC processes, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Hands-on experience in application development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Familiarity with both Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience writing and maintaining automation scripts using Shell, Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies.
• Preferred qualifications: Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift; familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools; understanding of SSL/TLS certificates, certificate management, and secure communications; experience with Ansible for infrastructure automation and application deployment; experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP); knowledge of messaging platforms such as Kafka, Solace, RabbitMQ, or JMS; experience with monitoring and logging tools.
• Nice to have: Ansible Automation; Certificate and Key Management experience; OpenShift/Kubernetes experience; Cloud-native application development; Performance tuning and load testing experience; Kafka or event-driven architecture experience.

Pay

Pay Range: $75.00 - $85.00/hr on W2. The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Benefits

Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.