Java Developer CI/CD & Advanced Java

Location: Columbus, OH / Cincinnati, OH (Onsite/Hybrid as per client)

Type: Contract / Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a Java Developer (6 8 years) with strong expertise in core and advanced Java concepts, Spring Framework, and CI/CD DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building scalable enterprise applications, integrating CI/CD pipelines, and working with modern development tools. Familiarity with Guidewire PolicyCenter (PC) products will be considered a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level Java applications using Core and Advanced Java.

• Implement solutions using Spring Framework and related modules.

• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries for data-intensive applications.

• Leverage mocking frameworks (Mockito, JMock, etc.) for effective unit testing.

• Contribute to the design, development, and automation of CI/CD pipelines.

• Work with modern DevOps tools such as GitHub Actions and Harness NextGen.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business analysts, QA, DevOps) to deliver high-quality solutions.

• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure application reliability.

• Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and Agile methodologies.

• Support application deployment, monitoring, and production issue resolution.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6 8 years of hands-on experience in Java development.

• Deep expertise in Core and Advanced Java concepts.

• Strong proficiency with the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, etc.).

• Experience in writing and optimizing SQL queries.

• Hands-on experience with mocking/testing frameworks (Mockito, JMock, etc.).

• Proven experience in CI/CD pipeline development and automation.

• Strong working knowledge of DevOps tooling (GitHub Actions, Harness NextGen, Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, etc.).

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Guidewire products (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).

• Exposure to cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).