Senior Java/API Developer - Remote

RESPONSIBILITIES:
A client with Kforce is seeking a SeniorJava/API Developer to join their team. This is a remote position working EST.

Summary:
This position plays a pivotal role in driving the development and implementation of cutting-edge software solutions within our dynamic work environment. Key responsibilities include designing, coding, testing, and deploying high-quality software applications, leading and mentoring a team of engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and customer needs.As a Software Engineer, you could work with bleeding edge technology as you build innovative fintech products that change the way the world pays, banks and invests. This will involve developing core versions of software applications, identifying client requirements and technical specifications, interacting with engineering groups and training clients on applications.By fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, we aim to empower our team members to contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities:
* Partner closely with development managers, product owners, SMEs, and other stakeholders to fully understand software feature and product visions and provide engineering feedback
* Write high-quality code and create design artifacts for large scale, critical production systems
* Build secure, robust, scalable, and performant components for banking products
* Estimate development effort and participate in planning activities
* Utilize Test-Driven Development to ensure comprehensive test coverage new code

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development roles using Java
* Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovation
* Experience creating and consuming Java based REST, SOAP or other APIs
* Experience working on large-scale, client-facing, enterprise production software
* Familiarity with J2EE, JavaScript, Angular, HTML
* Change Management: Implementer experience
* Version Control: Git experience
* Extensive experience with end-to-end systems development life cycles and industry standards
* Recent experience leading or working on products from architectural design to production while setting and maintaining high standards of technical excellence and processes
* Experience working in an Agile environment where production code is delivered bi-monthly
* Working knowledge of SDLC, CI/CD and DevOps
* Angular experience
* JSON experience
* API's experience
* Familiar with SWAGGER definitions
* Core Banking Platforms knowledge is important

Added bonus if you have:
* Experience using RPGLE, Free Format RPGLE, SQL, Embedded SQL
* Experience working in an Agile environment where production code is delivered bi-monthly
* Experience in Angular
* Knowledge of the Financial Services Industry especially Core Banking
* Experience with V7.4, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, MDCMS, Git, and Microsoft Office applications including RDi, X Analysis, and CheckMarx
* Knowledge of OS/400 and Windows 11 operating systems

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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