Senior Java Developer - Contract to Hire

Job Type:
Contract-to-Hire (Only U.S. Citizens eligible, No C2C)

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Engineer with 8 10 years of enterprise software development experience to join our team on a Contract-to-Hire basis.
You will play a critical role in building scalable, resilient microservices deployed on private cloud infrastructure, using the latest Java 17 and Spring Boot technologies.

The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering clean, maintainable, and performant code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, cloud-deployed microservices using Java 17 and Spring Boot.

• Apply modern programming paradigms and strong OOP (object-oriented programming) principles.

• Collaborate closely with business and technical teams to understand requirements and propose optimal solutions.

• Champion Test-Driven Development (TDD) using frameworks like JUnit and Mockito.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance in production environments.

• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Utilize GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined deployments.

• Monitor application health using Splunk, AppDynamics, and related tools.

Technical Skills Required:

• Programming Languages: Java 17

• Frameworks: Spring Boot (Microservice Architecture)

• Messaging Systems: MQs (e.g., IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)

• Containerization/Deployment: Docker, Private Cloud Infrastructure

• Source Control & CI/CD: GitLab (Git + CI/CD Pipelines)

• Development Tools: IntelliJ Ultimate, GitHub Copilot

• Monitoring & Observability: Splunk, AppDynamics

• Project Collaboration: Jira, Confluence

Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred):

• Experience with Groovy and Spock testing frameworks.

• Broader CI/CD pipeline experience beyond GitLab basics.

• Familiarity with agile development, DevOps, and cloud-native best practices.

Candidate Requirements:

• 8 10 years of professional software engineering experience with Java technologies.

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns.

• Expertise in TDD, unit testing, and test automation practices.

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Sponsorship is NOT available.

• Must be open to Contract-to-Hire (conversion to full-time based on performance and mutual fit).