Senior Java Developer

Job at a Glance

Title: Senior Java Developer
Location: Hybrid, Orlando FL (4 days onsite)
Contract: W2 only, 12 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI
Pay: $75.00-80.00 /hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

The client is seeking a Senior Java Developer responsible for enhancing and evolving Java-based systems with a focus on functional and reactive programming, cloud integration, and high performance. This role will help drive modernization efforts using Mono/Flux, Spring WebFlux, and AWS-native solutions while contributing to the development of scalable, cloud-native applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, cloud-native backend services using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and AWS.
• Build and maintain Reactive REST APIs using Spring WebFlux and Project Reactor (Mono/Flux).
• Champion the use of functional programming paradigms; reduce reliance on imperative constructs like traditional loops and conditionals.
• Integrate and optimize interactions with MongoDB, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to modernize legacy systems into reactive, event-driven architectures.
• Promote best practices in CI/CD, code quality, and cloud security.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Stay current on trends in Java, Reactive programming, and cloud-native technologies.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java development, including Java 17 or higher.
• Expert knowledge of Spring Framework, including Spring Boot and Spring WebFlux.
• Deep experience with Reactive frameworks, particularly Project Reactor (Mono/Flux).
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.).
• Strong understanding of RESTful API development and integration.
• Proficient in working with MongoDB and reactive data access.
• Passionate advocate of functional programming principles.
• Familiarity with modern DevOps and version control tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker).

Required Education

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Master''s degree preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• AWS Certification (Developer or Architect) is a plus.
• Prior experience in the media or entertainment industry is a bonus.

Why Should I Apply?

This opportunity offers the chance to modernize critical systems using Java 17+, Spring WebFlux, AWS, MongoDB, and other modern technologies. You''ll join a high-performing team focused on innovation, collaboration, and the evolution of scalable cloud-native applications.

About CEI

As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers'' workforce and project requirements.

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