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# Java Developer

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Hoover, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Batch Processing, Software Quality, Databases, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Junit, Apache Maven, SQL Databases, Spring-boot, Git, Restful APIs, Spring Batch, Legacy Systems, Microservices
- **Published:** June 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b5ff1711-c2df-4d7e-869f-f1d9828d5979

## About the Role

Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:

 * 3-5+ years of Java development experience
 * Experience with Spring / Spring Boot
 * Experience with Maven
 * Strong understanding of SQL or structured databases
 * Experience working with RESTful APIs or microservices architectures
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, * 3-5+ years of Java development experience
 * Experience with Spring / Spring Boot
 * Experience with Maven
 * Strong understanding of SQL or structured databases
 * Experience working with RESTful APIs or microservices architectures
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience working with DB2 (strongly preferred)
 * Familiarity with:
 + JUnit (testing)
 + Git / version control tools
 + Spring Batch
 + Agile/Scrum environments
 * Exposure to:
 + Legacy systems or modernization projects
 + Batch processing or mainframe environments
 + Code quality tools or modern IDEs
 * Experience or interest in AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, etc.)

## Description

* Support and maintain existing billing and payment application systems
 * Assist in the modernization of legacy systems into Java-based microservices
 * Develop and enhance backend services using Java, Spring, and related technologies
 * Work with relational databases to query, analyze, and manage data
 * Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and cross-functional teams
 * Participate in Agile development practices and team discussions
 * Ensure code quality and contribute to maintaining stable system performance


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