Java Developer

Job Title: Java Developer

Job Location: Minneapolis, MN

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Microservices Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance enterprise applications.

Requirement/Must Have:

• 4+ years of experience in Java, RESTful APIs, and Spring Boot Microservices (Async / Concurrency).
• 3+ years of experience with database systems, including performance tuning and optimization.
• 3+ years of experience with data access technologies such as JPA and JDBC.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools for development assistance.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, API design, and secure application development.
• Experience with testing, debugging, and production support.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement asynchronous and concurrent processing to support high-throughput systems.
• Build and optimize data access layers using JPA and JDBC.
• Design and tune databases with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop and manage REST and GraphQL APIs.
• Integrate event-driven processing using Kafka.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.
• Deploy and manage applications on OpenShift.
• Configure and maintain APIs using Apigee.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate closely with architects, DevOps, QA, and business stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical mentoring.

Nice to Have:

• 1+ year of experience with GraphQL.
• 2+ years of experience with Kafka (event streaming / messaging).
• Experience working in distributed, cloud-native systems.

Skills:

• OpenShift 2+ years.
• Apigee (API Gateway / Management) 2+ years.
• GitHub Actions (CI/CD) 2+ years.

Qualification And Education:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive mindset with attention to quality and performance.