Java Developer

Job Title: Java Developer

Location: Seattle, WA Hybrid

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6+ months of contract

About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.

Key Skills: Java 8+, Spring Boot, Containers, Azure or AWS, and test automation.

Required Skills:

• Java 8+, Spring Boot, Kafka, Containers, Cloud, Automated testing, Agile, lead roles
• Job Duties - Be an active participant in all scrum ceremonies and lead in the delivery of the strategic roadmap.
• Help define project scope & specifications and estimate resources required to develop the proposed solution.
• Ensure that specifications and requirements are clearly articulated to the development teams and monitor timelines & progress.
• Propose technical solutions.
• Delivery of well-designed, high-quality, fully functional, properly tested features, fixes, and enhancements.
• Responsible for the full application development lifecycle and support.
• Define and document best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and new technologies and presenting these for architectural review.
• Troubleshooting and debugging to optimize performance.
• Provide subject matter expertise and direction, guidance, and support on complex engagements.

Job Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with Java 8+
• 3+ years of experience with Spring Boot
• 3+ years of experience with Containers (Docker and orchestration, ie: Kubernetes or EKS)
• 3+ years of experience with Azure or AWS
• Strong understanding of microservices and HTTP/REST
• 3+ years of experience with test automation (jbehave, cucumber, selenium, junit)
• 3+ years of experience in an Agile/Scrum team (backlog refinement, standups, code reviews, JIRA or ADO etc.)
• 2+ years in senior roles

Employment Practices:

EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant

VLink is an equal opportunity employer. At VLink, we are committed to embracing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. VLink does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, or discharge, will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.