Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Java Develop for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Banking clients in Cincinnati, OH . Onsite required
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Java Developer with 5+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and CI/CD automation using Jenkins. This role requires participation throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design to deployment, support, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable and high-performance Java applications.
- Participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
- Develop RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
- Design and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services.
- Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate build, testing, and deployment processes.
- Perform code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure software quality and reliability.
- Collaborate with architects, product owners, business analysts, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.
- Integrate applications with internal and external systems using APIs, messaging, and cloud services.
- Conduct performance tuning, optimization, and application monitoring.
- Implement security best practices, coding standards, and compliance requirements.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and operational procedures.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance application performance and development efficiency.
- Support production deployments and resolve application issues as needed.
Required Skills :
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional software development experience using Java.
- Strong experience with Java 8/11/17 and object-oriented design principles.
- Hands-on experience developing microservices using Spring Boot.
- Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and API integration.
- Strong knowledge of AWS services such as:
- EC2
- ECS/EKS
- Lambda
- S3
- RDS
- CloudWatch
- IAM
- VPC
- Experience using Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
- Proficiency with Git and source code management practices.
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
- Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.
Preferred Skills :
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of messaging platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SQS/SNS.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk, ELK, Grafana, or Prometheus.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and cloud security principles.
- AWS Certification (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect, or equivalent) is a plus.
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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
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