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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer III - **Company:** Kforce Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Applications, Relational Databases, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Gradle, Junit, Linux System Administration, Machine Learning, Apache Maven, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Mockito, Search Technologies, SoapUI, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Google Cloud, Data Ingestion, Postman, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Build Tools, Tools for Reporting, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.kforce.com/find-work/search-jobs/#/detail/MTY5Nn5FUUd-MjE4NzI2MlQxfjk5/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field * 5+ years of professional software development experience * 4+ years of hands-on experience with Java (11+) and Spring Boot 3+ * Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices * Strong experience with relational databases such as SQL Server or MySQL * Experience with NoSQL technologies including MongoDB and Elasticsearch * Experience designing and implementing ETL/data processing pipelines handling large datasets * Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, Postman, or SOAP UI * Proficiency with Git and build tools such as Gradle or Maven * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices * Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting experience * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills * Experience working in Agile development environments Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes * Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems * Exposure to machine learning, artificial intelligence, or predictive analytics solutions * Experience supporting analytics, visualization, or data-intensive applications * Background in public sector, public safety, law enforcement, or related industries Skills: * Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, SQL, ETL, Data Pipelines, JUnit, Mockito, Postman, SOAP UI, Gradle, Maven, Git, CI/CD, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, Microservices, Agile. ## Description Kforce has a client seeking a remote Senior Java Developer to join a team focused on developing scalable, data-driven applications that support advanced analytics, search capabilities, and visualization solutions. This role will be responsible for designing and building high-performance APIs, processing large volumes of data, and contributing to modern cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, and data pipeline development in an Agile environment. 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