Java Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in San Antonio, TX that is seeking a Java Developer to support growing backlog and modernization efforts. The work is focused on cloud-based development and includes enhancing and migrating an application called FileMaker. The role is critical in helping us move workloads out of Helix and into the cloud via Harness, while supporting ongoing development and pipeline work.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Core Skills: Java development, AWS (CodePipeline, EKS), HCL, Kubernetes, GitHub, CI/CD automation
* Application & Data Expertise: Experience with application modernization, particularly moving legacy workloads to the cloud; understanding of data pipelines and DBD
* Database Knowledge: PostgreSQL, SQL
* Scripting: Python and Bash scripting are strong pluses
* Tools: Harness, Bonsai, Jira
* Deployment: Familiarity with GitHub-based deployments, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native patterns
* Know Java 17 (a newer version of the Java programming language).
* Cloud experience, especially with AWS (Amazon Web Services)
* Familiar with Microservices (breaking down software into smaller, easier-to-manage pieces)
* Can work with APIs (which let software systems communicate with each other)
* Comfortable working in a team, using modern tools like GitHub, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines (tools that help teams build and release code smoothly and automatically)

Bonus if the person:
* Experience supporting or migrating -book of record- systems
* Has worked with older systems and moved them to the cloud (this is called application modernization)
* Understands databases like PostgreSQL
* Can do some scripting in Python or Bash (this helps with automation)

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.

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