Senior Java Developer

Job Title: Senior Java Developer Location: Seattle, WA - LOCAL ONLY- Hybrid from Day 1 Employment Type: Contract -W2 oNLY Duration: 6+ Months
About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.
Job Description: Must Have:
Java
Spring Boot/Spring Cloud
JSON
Microservices
Monolithic Architecture Knowledge

7+ years of experience of software engineering experience

• 6+ years of working experience in design and development of RESTful API's using Java, JSON, Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
• 4-5 years of supporting an application through a ticketing system such as ServiceNow or IssueTrak
• Solid understanding of microservices and monolithic architecture that leverages the multi-cloud computing strategy more efficiently
• Strong working knowledge and experience in relational databases with emphasis on SQL query language and stored procedures
• Senior level knowledge of DevOps principles and practices
• Experienced with infrastructure as a code and multi cloud strategy
• Self-starter and has pride in taking initiative
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills
• Strong business acumen and written and verbal skills
• Challenges the status quo, champions change and influences others to change
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously
• Strong knowledge of the ITIL Framework (Incident, Problem, Change, Release Management)

Retail industry experience preferred