Java Springboot API Developer

Job#: 2084946

Job Description:
Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Spring Boot API Developer / Architect to lead the design and development of robust, cloud-native backend systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in greenfield projects, enjoys solving complex backend challenges, and can drive architectural decisions while mentoring others.
Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Lead backend development efforts, including hands-on coding, code reviews, and mentoring team members.
• Design and implement scalable backend patterns such as Saga, CQRS, and Singleton where appropriate.
• Deploy and manage applications in on-prem cloud environments using Kubernetes.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests using JUnit to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide infrastructure and system design, supporting distributed systems and microservices.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous delivery and DevOps practices.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful API development.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and on-prem cloud deployments.
• Proficiency with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment management.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and integration patterns.
• Experience with architectural patterns like Saga, CQRS, or Singleton.
• Familiarity with JUnit and test-driven development.
• Strong grasp of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.