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# java developer

- **Company:** THE JUDGE GROUP, INC.
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Code Review, Continuous Integration, IBM DB2, IBM WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances, DevOps, Github, IBM Websphere Application Server, Apache Maven, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, OAuth, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Swagger, JSON Web Token, Openapi, Google Cloud, Postman, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Software Security, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7699f692-0c7e-47af-8a23-8898c2be4a80

## About the Role

* 5+ years of Java development experience.
 * Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices.
 * Experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
 * Knowledge of CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Maven, and Agile development practices.
 * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Skills

 * Kafka and event-driven architecture.
 * Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
 * Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, and API testing tools.
 * OAuth2, JWT, and API security frameworks.
 * Experience with Oracle, DB2, MySQL, or SQL Server.
 * Exposure to IBM WebSphere, ACE/IIB, or DataPower., * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
 * Experience leading projects and mentoring developers is a plus.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and support enterprise-scale APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), along with experience in DevOps and event-driven architectures., * Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and Microservices using Java and Spring Boot.

 * Build scalable integration solutions across enterprise platforms.
 * Develop cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
 * Implement event-driven solutions using Kafka.
 * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Jenkins, and Maven.
 * Collaborate with architects, business teams, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
 * Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.
 * Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, code reviews, and mentor junior developers.


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