Senior Java Developer

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in full-stack development, Java programming, Kafka administration, and AWS cloud technologies. This position requires hands-on technical leadership, excellent problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of enterprise data modeling and integration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain complex web applications, including both front-end and back-end components.
• Lead code reviews and provide technical feedback to improve code quality and team performance.
• Develop clean, scalable Java code following best practices and coding standards.
• Configure and administer Apache Kafka for data streaming and messaging.
• Optimize application performance through efficient coding and architecture design.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to interpret business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Work closely with Solution Architects to ensure alignment with overall system architecture.
• Create and maintain data models for structured and unstructured data sources.
• Execute complex data operations to support robust backend systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience.

Experience:

• 8+ years of senior-level Java programming experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Kafka (Kafka administration is a strong plus).
• Proven experience in designing and developing using AWS technologies (e.g., S3, Lambda, EC2, SNS, SQS, API Gateway, etc.).
• Expertise in Angular, Java, J2EE, Spring, and REST APIs.
• Experience with AWS services such as Kinesis, DynamoDB/Aurora, Redshift, Node.js.
• Strong skills in SQL and data language proficiencies.
• Experience in data modeling and database design.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and Agile methodologies (e.g., Git, Jenkins, JIRA).
• Knowledge of domain-oriented and event-driven design patterns.
• Proven ability to deliver complex integration solutions.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.