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# Application Programmer

- **Company:** Collabera
- **Location:** Newark, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,400 - $124,800
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Applications Architecture, Application Performance Management, Unit Testing, Code Review, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Framework, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, SOAPAPI, Backend, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Spring Batch
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collabera.com/submit-resume/

## About the Role

Must-Have Requirements:
o 5-8 years of hands-on experience in Java development.
o Strong expertise in Core Java and the Spring Framework.
o Hands-on experience with Spring Integration.
o Hands-on experience with Spring Batch.
o Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
o Experience with software design patterns and backend application architecture.
o Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs and SOAP web services.
o Strong knowledge of backend application development and integration.
o Experience troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving application issues.
o Experience writing unit tests and participating in code reviews.
o Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
o Ability to collaborate with cross-functional business and technology teams.
Preferred Requirements:
o Exposure to UI/frontend technologies.
o Experience optimizing backend application performance.
o Experience supporting application deployments and production releases.
o Ability to work independently and contribute to technical discussions.

## Description

We are looking for a Backend Java Developer with 5-8 years of experience who has strong hands-on expertise in Core Java, Spring Framework, Spring Integration, and Spring Batch. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and backend application architecture, along with experience developing and maintaining REST and SOAP web services., o Java
o J2EE
o Backend
o OOP
o Spring Framework