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# Software Engineer - Java

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software Quality, Code Review, Google Cloud, Spring-boot, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3339319019&tx=KK8383FFR&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Robert Half is continuously seeking talented professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers. This ongoing opportunity is ideal for individuals who want to stay connected with our team and be considered for current and upcoming roles that align with their skills, experience and career goals. If you are motivated, adaptable and eager to explore new possibilities, we encourage you to apply and start the conversation with our team., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

 * Hands-on experience with Java development in a microservices environment.
 * Proficient with frameworks such as Spring Boot and experience with RESTful API development.
 * Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus.
 * Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

## Description

* Design, implement, and deploy Java-based microservices to support business requirements.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, build, and release reliable and scalable systems.
 * Refactor legacy monolithic applications into modular microservices.
 * Ensure code quality, security, and performance through testing, code reviews, and automation.
 * Troubleshoot application and system issues, recommending and implementing improvements.
 * Leverage containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes to manage deployments.


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