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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java / Spring Boot Integration Developer - **Company:** BCforward - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,304.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache ActiveMQ, Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Image Management, Java Message Service (JMS), Spring Framework, Junit, PostgreSQL, Log4j, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Scrum Methodology, Mockito, Message Oriented Middleware, Enterprise Application Integration, Data Logging, Network Routers, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Build Management, Containerization, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Splunk, Dynatrace, Api Management, Docker, Jenkins, Mulesoft, Microservices - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/710ddd1a-12e1-409d-b5f4-ebe15cc20004 ## About the Role We are seeking a Senior Java / Spring Boot Integration Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Spring Boot, Spring Integration, microservices, and containerized deployments and a proven ability to design scalable integrations, implement resilient services, and lead engineering best practices., * 5+ years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the broader Spring ecosystem. * 3+ years with Spring Integration, including channels, filters, routers, aggregators, and transformers. * Strong knowledge of Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIP). * Expertise with Docker, container image management, and Kubernetes deployments. * Strong Java development skills focused on scalable, resilient, and testable code. * Experience with Kafka, ActiveMQ, JMS, or equivalent messaging technologies. * Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins and GitHub. * Knowledge of JUnit, Mockito, Spring Test, WireMock, and TestContainers. * Experience with logging and monitoring tools such as Log4J and Splunk. * Prior migration experience from MuleSoft or other ESB technologies to Spring-based integrations. * Experience with API gateway frameworks such as Spring Cloud Gateway or APIM. * Experience with distributed tracing and observability frameworks. * Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. * Proven success mentoring engineers and driving projects end-to-end. Preferred Skills: * Experience with PostgreSQL. * Background in Agile or Scrum environments. ## Description * Design and build integrations using Spring Boot and Spring Integration DSL, including messaging channels, transformers, gateways, and routing patterns. * Implement microservices, REST APIs, and asynchronous messaging solutions using Kafka, JMS, or ActiveMQ. * Develop reusable integration components, templates, and libraries to accelerate delivery. * Ensure code quality through unit tests, integration tests, and automated CI pipelines. * Design and deploy Spring Boot services to containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes. * Partner with DevOps to integrate CI/CD, enforce image standards, and automate deployments. * Optimize containerized workloads for scalability, performance, and security. * Collaborate with product owners, architects, business analysts, and QA to translate requirements into solutions. * Lead design discussions, participate in architectural reviews, and influence integration strategies. * Mentor junior and mid-level developers, review code, and guide best practices. * Communicate designs, trade-offs, and timelines to stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [Stranger Danger: Your Java Attack Surface Just Got Bigger](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/346-stranger-danger-your-java-attack-surface-just-got-bigger) - [Bootiful Spring Boot 3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/537-bootiful-spring-boot-3) - [From boy scouting to redrawing the landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1140-from-boy-scouting-to-redrawing-the-landscape) - [Reviewing 3rd party library security easily using OpenSSF Scorecard](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1041-reviewing-3rd-party-library-security-easily-using-openssf-scorecard) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)