Job#: 3029130 Job Description: Job TitleSenior Java Web / Database Developer
OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Web and Database Developer to join a core web development team focused on developing, modernizing, and maintaining both internal and public-facing web applications. This role supports large-scale modernization initiatives, including front-end framework upgrades, database migrations, and cloud-native application deployments in AWS. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum environment and has strong DevOps and cloud experience.
Responsibilities- Actively participate in team discussions, technical decision-making, and solution implementation
- Develop, support, modernize, and maintain web-based applications
- Migrate legacy applications and data to modern architectures and platforms
- Support migration of relational databases from legacy platforms to PostgreSQL using custom and commercial migration tools (e.g., AWS DMS)
- Design and develop containerized Spring Boot applications providing RESTful APIs
- Deploy and support applications running on AWS ECS
- Interpret and troubleshoot application and system logs using AWS CloudWatch
- Support CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and AWS deployment services
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional team members in an Agile/Scrum environment
Required Qualifications- Experience with modern web application development technologies, including:
- Java-based web APIs using Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring Security (OAuth2), and JPA
- Angular-based user interfaces
- Relational database design using Oracle and/or PostgreSQL
- Responsive UI design using Bootstrap 4 or higher
- Experience implementing API documentation using Swagger / OpenAPI
- Strong experience with Test Driven Development (TDD), emphasizing high code coverage and integration testing
- Experience designing and implementing relational databases (Oracle 12+ or PostgreSQL)
- Experience using database schema/versioning tools such as Liquibase or Flyway
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies, including:
- Sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups
- Use of Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Experience contributing to both new development efforts and enhancement of existing applications
- Experience using GitHub with a GitFlow pull request model
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Minimum of 5 years of professional Information Technology experience
- Hands-on experience with AWS services for web applications, including:
- Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
- Elastic Container Service (ECS)
- Simple Storage Service (S3)
- Application Load Balancer (ALB)
- CloudWatch
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with agentic or AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Gemini, Claude)
- Prior experience leading or mentoring development teams
- Experience building and maintaining GitHub Actions workflows for automated CI/CD
- Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
- Experience with message- or event-driven architectures using AWS SNS and SQS
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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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
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.
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