Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer Hybrid onsite 3 days/week In Jersey City Interview video & onsite 6-12+month contract to hire *Must be local to NY/NJ *Must be able to convert after 6+ months Key Skills: 10+ years experience Java/JEE/J2EE/Core Java Full Stack experience Angular 17 & 20 Spring Library APIs: REST & SOAP Jenkins, OpenShift, Hibernate, CI/CD, Kafka Oracle 19c Understanding Coding & design (80% coding) We are seeking a highly experienced full stack Senior Java Developer to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance, enterprise-grade full stack application in our BI & Enterprise Reporting team. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, API-driven architecture, and modern front-end frameworks (Angular), along with strong architectural and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be responsible for translating business and technical requirements into robust application designs, driving best practices across the development lifecycle, and ensuring high-quality, secure, and maintainable solutions. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentoring developers, and playing a key role in technical decision-making. Main areas of responsibilities:Lead the design, development, and implementation of Java-based, full-stack web applications - emphasis on hands on development.Architect and develop API-heavy, service-oriented and microservices-based applications using RESTful and SOAP web services.Design and document Low-Level Designs (LLD) aligned with high-level architectural standards.Apply appropriate design patterns and architectural principles to build scalable, reusable, and maintainable solutions.Develop and promote reusable components and frameworks across multiple applications.Ensure seamless integration between front-end (Angular) and back-end services.Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure internal quality assurance for application components.Analyze and resolve complex production issues, often under tight timelines and high-pressure situations.Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand and clarify requirements using tools such as Jira and Confluence.Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes in containerized and cloud-native environments.Mentor junior and mid-level developers and provide technical guidance to the development team.Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to application architecture, performance, and security. Requirements: Experience & Skills10+ years of experience as a Full Stack Java/J2EE Developer, with strong exposure to analysis, design, development, and implementation of enterprise web applications.Proven expertise in applying design patterns and best practices.Strong proficiency in Core Java and object-oriented design principles.Hands-on experience preparing technical documentation, including low-level designs.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot and resolve critical issues in production environments. Technical SkillsLanguages: Java, J2EE, XML, SQLTechnologies: Core Java, J2EE, Web Services: SOAP and RESTful APIsWeb Development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular 17 or aboveTools & Platforms: Jenkins, Jira, IntelliJ IDEA, Apache Tomcat 9, Kubernetes, OpenShiftFrameworks: Spring Boot, HibernateDatabases: Oracle (schema design, performance tuning, and efficient SQL development) Nice to have attributes:Experience in microservices architecture and domain-driven design (DDD).Experience developing API-centric applications and integrating distributed systems.Solid experience in front-end development using Angular (version 17 or above) and modern web standards.Strong understanding of relational database design, especially Oracle, including writing optimized and efficient SQL queries.Knowledge of security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and secure API design.Experience with CI/CD automation, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code concepts.Familiarity with performance tuning, profiling, and monitoring tools.Prior experience in a technical leadership role.Strong mentoring skills and experience leading or guiding development teams.Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.Excellent documentation and presentation skills.