Java Backend Developer

Java Backend Developer

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Java Backend Developer for a contract position that can be worked 100% remotely. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Position Summary:

Join our team and work from the comfort of your home, enjoying the flexibility and convenience of a remote position. This opportunity allows you to collaborate with a dynamic team while maintaining a work-life balance. The success of a developer in this role hinges on understanding core business processes and requirements, as well as the architecture patterns and technology strategy. Your responsibilities will include writing detailed software implementations/code that adhere to security, logging, error handling, and performance standards. You will also evaluate new technologies for their fit with the program/system/eco-system and the associated impacts.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Support research and development of development frameworks and definition of standards.
• Lead and implement initiatives to deliver business objectives.
• Conduct independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders and ensure alignment.
• Monitor and track performance, addressing any issues.
• Review the work of other team members as required.
• Provide input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
• Decompose business requirements into detailed design specifications and code.
• Interact with key stakeholders to define, analyze, and deliver requirements.
• Assess costs and benefits for different solutions and recommend appropriate designs.
• Design solutions, write code, perform unit testing, and facilitate final delivery.
• Support production issues, including root-cause analysis and diagnosis.
• Devise new algorithms and data structures aligned with architectural patterns.
• Build solutions that are supportable, scalable, and aligned with common assets.
• Recommend or automate approaches to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support management of specific project deliverables and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen development capability through mentoring and community building.
• Stay abreast of industry trends through professional associations and individual learning.
• Exercise judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Work independently on a range of complex tasks, including unique situations.

Qualifications:

• Typically 5 years of experience in Web Technologies, IT, or business environment and/or B.S./B.A. in computer science, engineering, information systems, math, or business.
• Exceptional experience with Java and web backend development.
• Experience with RESTful API, MQ/Kafka, SQL DB.
• Experience with AWS cloud environment (ECR, ECS, Lambda, security aspects).
• Experience with DevOps.
• Experience with Junit and Jasmine Testing Frameworks.
• Experience with AWS Non-SQL DynamoDB is a plus.
• Experience with web front-end development (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript) is a plus.
• Experience with large software system development is a plus.
• Proficient level of knowledge in the domain.
• Knowledge of software development practices, concepts, and technology.
• Knowledge of required programming languages and ability to code with little oversight.
• Understanding of the technical/business environment and processes.
• Understanding of functional aspects and technical behavior of underlying systems.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• In-depth verbal & written communication skills.
• In-depth collaboration & team skills.
• In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth influence skills.
• In-depth data-driven decision-making skills.

If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!

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