Java/j2ee Developer

Role:Senior Java/J2EE Developer
Location: Onsite McLean, VA (Candidates must reside within 40 miles, including MD and DC)
Assignment Type: 9-month contract

Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Java and Spring Boot-based applications, ensuring seamless integration with modern platforms and technologies.
Collaborate with business users to define application requirements and design solutions for tools supporting trade analytics,
pooling & securitization, trade capture, reporting, and reconciliation.
Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and troubleshoot technical issues.
Assist in testing and automation efforts using Cucumber and Selenium (preferred but not mandatory).
Provide production support, investigating root causes of defects and implementing solutions.
Participate in agile ceremonies to support modernization initiatives while maintaining legacy components.

Required Skills & Experience
7-10 years of IT experience, including:
5-7 years developing Java/J2EE applications (Servlets, JSP, JDBC).
5-7 years working with relational databases (Sybase, SQL Server, MySQL, DB2).
2-3 years experience with build & deployment tools (Eclipse, Git, Gradle, Docker, Kubernetes).
2-3 years writing JUnit test cases with Mockito.
Strong hands-on expertise in:
Programming: Java, Spring Boot
Containerization: Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift (OCP 4.x)
Frontend: Angular, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript (nice to have)
Query Language: MongoDB (MQL), SQL (RDBMS)
Version Control: Bitbucket
Other Tools: IntelliJ, VSCode, RESTful Webservices, GraphQL, ELK, Splunk, Kafka, AMQ, JMS, XML/XSD, Dynatrace

Preferred Qualifications
Testing & automation experience (Cucumber, Selenium).
Proven ability to analyze complex problems, think critically, and propose solutions.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to thrive in an agile environment, handling continuous change and short deadlines.
Demonstrated business acumen with experience managing cross-functional projects.