Java Developer

Job Title: Java Developer
Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Pay Range: $52/hr – $55/hr
Employment Type: Contractor
Duration: 6+ months, contract-to-hire opportunity 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to join a dynamic team within a leading financial institution. This role focuses on designing and implementing scalable microservices and event-driven applications that support enterprise-level data streaming and integration. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Java, Spring Framework, Kafka, and RESTful API development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and Spring Framework
• Design and optimize Apache Kafka architecture (topics, partitions, consumer groups)
• Implement event serialization using JSON and Avro
• Build and deploy microservices using Docker and manage orchestration with Kubernetes
• Collaborate within Agile/Scrum teams and automate CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins

Required Skills:

• Apache Kafka
• JSON
• REST API Development
• Spring Boot
• Spring Framework

Preferred Skills:

• Microservices architecture and design
• CI/CD pipeline automation
• Containerization and orchestration principles

Bonus Skills:

• Jenkins pipeline automation
• Docker & Kubernetes
• Bitbucket or GitHub experience
• Agile/Scrum methodologies

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical thinking
• Effective problem-solving capabilities

Qualifications:

• Experience:
• 5+ years with Enterprise Java, Spring Framework, and REST API development
• 4+ years with Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technology field or equivalent experience