Java Developer

THE JUDGE GROUP, INC.

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

8 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

7 years minimum

Compensation

$124,800.0 - $139,360.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Spring Security Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Applications Architecture Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Mobile Application Development Cloud Computing Code Review Continuous Integration Relational Databases

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Software Debugging Software Design Patterns DevOps Distributed Systems Amazon DynamoDB Github Revision Control Systems Java Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) PostgreSQL MongoDB MySQL NoSQL Object-Oriented Software Development Oracle (Applications) Scrum Methodology RabbitMQ Redis Software Engineering Software Systems Freeform SQL Google Cloud Java Application Server Spring-mvc Istio Spring-boot SOAPAPI Gitlab Spring Data Containerization Solid Principles Kubernetes Apache Kafka Api Gateway Restful APIs Docker Jenkins Microservices

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join our technology team on a contract basis. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications that support critical business operations. You will work closely with architects, product owners, QA engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced Agile environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a self-driven developer who can quickly contribute, solve complex technical challenges, and help modernize enterprise systems using cloud-native technologies and microservices architecture. Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy high-performance Java applications.
Build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and production support.
Collaborate with solution architects and technical teams to define application architecture and integration strategies.
Develop and consume REST and SOAP web services across distributed systems.
Write and optimize complex SQL queries and integrate with relational and NoSQL databases.
Perform code reviews and promote engineering best practices.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and performance issues.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps initiatives.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement., + Oracle Java SE Certified Professional
AWS Certified Developer
Related cloud or Java certifications

Technical Environment

Java 11 / 17 / 21
Spring Boot
Spring MVC
Spring Data
Spring Security
REST APIs
Microservices Architecture
Docker
Kubernetes
PostgreSQL / Oracle
Git / GitHub / GitLab
Jenkins / GitHub Actions
AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform
Agile / Scrum

Requirements

7+ years of professional Java development experience.
Strong experience with Java 11, 17, or 21.
Deep expertise in the Spring ecosystem:
Spring Boot
Spring MVC
Spring Data
Spring Security
Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
Hands-on experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Proficiency with Git-based source control systems.
Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment., * Cloud platform experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
Experience with Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Redis, or DynamoDB.
Familiarity with API gateways and service mesh technologies including Kong and Istio., We’re looking for a senior-level engineer who combines strong Java expertise with modern cloud-native development practices. The ideal candidate has successfully built and deployed scalable microservices, thrives in collaborative Agile teams, and can quickly deliver value in a complex enterprise environment.