Java API Developer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Java API Developer in Westlake, TX.

Key Tasks:

• Collaborate with product owners and business stakeholders to define strategy and scope of software requirements (decompose stories, design features, and prioritize tasks)
• Deliver new concepts and features, working alongside development peers in an agile environment
• Serve as an informal leader: leading code reviews and mentoring junior team members
• Partner with scrum master and product owner to provide development sizing & cost analysis estimates
• Utilize automated software test tools and frameworks such as Behavior Driven Development(BDD) and/or Test Driven Development(TDD) to achieve the highest quality in software delivery

• Bachelors’ degree in Computer Engineering or related degree and/or practical experience
• Professional level Java web and service development skills, typically built through 7+ years of applicable experience developing in Java/Spring
• Experience participating as a member of a scrum team in an agile environment
• Strong Java backend experiences including designing highly fault tolerant and scalable systems
• Passion for building solutions through automation, driven by innovation and commitment to lifelong learning
• Motivation and passion to stay on top of new and emerging test and automation technologies and able to provide direction to test teams
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to troubleshoot environmental issues
• Ability to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions when tools don’t work
• Ability to participate in collaborative application and platform architecture design sessions
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences
• Ability to partner cross-functionally and work effectively with various levels and functions within an organization

Preferred Technical Qualifications:

• Experience with frameworks such as Java, Java Core, Spring Boot, Hibernate and understanding of UML (Unified Modeling Language)
• Experience with cloud technologies such as Pivotal Cloud Foundry
• Experience in enterprise messaging platforms using WMQ, RabbitMq and Kafka; Hands-on working knowledge of Kafka streams in building messaging and services-based software is preferred
• Experience with distributed multi-tier applications, NoSQL databases like MongoDB and/or rational databases like Oracle/SQL is preferred
• Experience with REST API service testing using tools, SOAPUI

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.