Senior Java Developer
Our client is hiring a Senior Java Developer on a long-term contract basis.
Work Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Work Model: In Office
Summary:
- Role Focus: This is not full-stack UI development. It is a backend + integration role involving: Building backend services and plugins; Supporting UI via JSON structures and REST services; Developing messaging layers; Integrating backend with a data-driven UI that other teams design. Work is 100% backend and middleware, but must integrate correctly into the UI.
Responsibilities:
- Independently design and develop new components and enhance existing applications using Spring Core and Spring Boot.
- Architect and build robust REST APIs and integrations to support business-critical systems.
- Apply industry best practices to design, test, implement, and support solutions with minimal direction.
- Leverage AWS services (S3, ECS, Lambda, Step Functions, SSM, SNS/SQS, etc.) to deliver secure, cloud-native applications.
- Write, tune, and maintain complex SQL queries (primarily for Oracle).
- Develop containerized solutions using Docker for scalability and deployment efficiency.
- Ensure that all deliverables meet quality, security, and compliance requirements.
- Write extensible and reusable library code for long-term maintainability.
- Create and maintain thorough technical documentation.
- Collaborate with remote team members while working independently to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Contribute across the full lifecycle of Agile projects, from planning through delivery.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 9+ years of experience building enterprise applications in Spring Core and Spring Boot.
- 9+ years of writing unit tests with JUnit and Mockito.
- 7+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services (S3, ECS, Lambda, Step Functions, SSM, SNS/SQS, etc.).
- Advanced SQL skills with proven experience in complex query design and optimization (Oracle preferred).
- Proficiency in containerization with Docker.
- Experience with IntelliJ, Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.
- Knowledge of Cucumber and Maven for testing and building automation.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, make architectural decisions, and deliver high-quality outcomes without close supervision.
Pay Rate: $75 – $85
Job ID: 84251