Java Spring Boot Developer

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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Java Spring Boot Developer in Hopkins, MN.

Summary:
The project involves developing and modernizing cloud-native microservices architecture for our digital authentication and fraud prevention platform. This initiative is part of our broader digital transformation strategy to migrate legacy monolithic applications to a scalable, resilient microservices ecosystem on Azure Cloud. The resource will play an integral role in designing, developing, and deploying high-performance, mission-critical services that handle millions of transactions daily across our digital channels.

Top Responsibilities:
* Design and develop RESTful microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3.x framework
* Implement distributed data models and optimize queries for Apache Cassandra clusters handling high-volume transactional data
* Build and deploy cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure using AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), Azure Functions, and Azure Service Bus
* Develop event-driven architectures using Kafka or Azure Event Hubs for real-time data streaming
* Implement API gateways, service mesh (Istio), and container orchestration using Kubernetes
* Write comprehensive unit tests using JUnit 5, Mockito, and integration tests for microservices
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, Security, and Product teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
* Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement resilient solutions with proper monitoring and alerting
* Maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, API specifications (Swagger/OpenAPI), and runbooks
* Participate in code reviews, ensure adherence to secure coding practices, and optimize application performance
* Proactively identify technical debt and areas for improvement, providing innovative solutions aligned with best practices

REQUIREMENTS:
* 10+ years of hands-on experience with Java (Java 8+, preferably Java 17) and object-oriented design principles
* Strong expertise in Spring Framework ecosystem, especially Spring Boot: Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring REST
* Production experience with Apache Cassandra: data modeling, CQL queries, partition strategies, replication, and performance tuning
* Azure Cloud Platform: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Registry, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor, Application Insights
* Microservices architecture patterns: Circuit Breaker (Resilience4j), API Gateway, Service Discovery, Distributed Tracing
* Containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm charts
* Message-driven architectures: Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Service Bus
* CI/CD pipelines: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
* Database expertise: NoSQL (Cassandra, MongoDB) and relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle)
* Version control and collaboration: Git, GitLab/GitHub, code review practices
* Monitoring and observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, or Azure Application Insights
* Strong understanding of RESTful API design, OAuth 2.0, JWT authentication, and API security best practices
* Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence
* Strong English communication skills for collaborating with US-based teams

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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