Senior Java Engineer

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Job Title: Senior Java Engineer
Location: Columbus, OH, 43218
Onsite Work
Contract Length: 24+ Months
Pay: 55-60 an hr on W2

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Engineer with strong design, development, and problem-solving skills to support the development of scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java-based technologies, microservices architecture, and modern cloud platforms, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java/J2EE applications.
• Build and support scalable microservices using Spring (Core, MVC, AOP, Batch).
• Develop and consume RESTful and SOAP-based web services.
• Design and implement solutions using event-driven and streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka).
• Apply object-oriented design principles, design patterns, and best engineering practices.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, customer-facing applications.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated testing initiatives.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance application performance and reliability.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Java/J2EE and modern backend frameworks.
• Hands-on expertise with Spring Framework (Core, MVC, AOP, Batch).
• Experience building and consuming RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native development.
• Experience with Kafka or similar streaming technologies.
• Proficiency in object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) and design patterns.
• Experience with BDD and DDD methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or Karate.
• Strong experience with unit testing (JUnit) and automated testing practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Experience working with Oracle and/or MongoDB databases.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in large-scale, enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or PCF cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Git, Maven, Gradle, AppDynamics, and Splunk.
• Experience in payments, banking, or financial services environments.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications (AWS Associate, PCF, or similar) are a plus.