Job#: 3030518 Job Description: Java/Spring Boot API Developer
Location: Irving, Texas (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Java/Spring Boot API Developer to join a team responsible for developing and managing a large portfolio of data APIs. This role will focus on modernizing existing APIs for cloud migration, specifically to Azure. The position involves designing, building, and maintaining critical APIs that support data access and integration across the enterprise, addressing growing needs in AI/ML and data analytics.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain APIs to enable secure and efficient data access and integration between systems.
- Define the structure, functionality, and endpoints of GraphQL APIs to meet business requirements.
- Develop and implement code for GraphQL APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
- Collaborate with peer development teams to understand requirements and ensure seamless integration.
- Participate in design sessions and conduct code reviews to maintain quality standards.
- Lead and manage a small team of offshore developers, overseeing their workload and ensuring delivery timelines are met.
- Develop, implement, and test disaster recovery strategies, ensuring architectures meet RTO and RPO.
- Integrate solutions with logging and monitoring tools such as Splunk and Kibana.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of backend development experience with Java/J2EE and Spring Boot.
- Proficient in building microservices and developing new GraphQL APIs.
- Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments.
- Solid understanding of microservice architecture and containerized deployment using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and Maven.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms, with a preference for Azure; experience with cloud migration projects is ideal.
- Experience with relational databases (SQL) for data access and writing performant queries.
- Proficiency with API testing methodologies.
- Prior experience leading offshore development teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with NoSQL databases, particularly Cassandra.
- Familiarity with RDBMS databases like Yugabyte.
- Hands-on experience with the Azure cloud platform.
- Knowledge of Solr.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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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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