Job#: 3035432 Job Description:We are hiring Senior Java Developer!Role: Senior Java Developer (Spring Boot)
Supporting: Large Financial Services Client
Location: McLean, VA (Fully onsite)
Assignment Type: Contract to Hire
Duration: ~ 13 Months
Role Overview:We are seeking a hands-on Senior Java Developer to join a high-performing Agile team delivering modern, scalable applications. This role blends deep technical development with leadership, giving you the opportunity to design microservices, build automation, and mentor developers while driving impactful solutions.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is looking for a long-term path with strong conversion potential ($160K + bonus upon conversion). If you're ready to take ownership and elevate a team while staying hands-on. Apply today.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architecture-aligned solutions
- Provide mentorship and guidance to mid-level developers; lead code and design reviews
- Partner with business stakeholders to translate technical solutions into clear outcomes
- Build and enhance microservices-based applications using Java/JEE and Spring frameworks
- Develop, test, and deploy features following Agile best practices
- Create and maintain automated test suites (Cypress, Playwright, or Cucumber)
- Collaborate across teams to ensure adherence to development standards and best practices
- Support production applications by troubleshooting defects and delivering timely fixes
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and overall software delivery lifecycle
Qualifications:- 5-7+ years of experience as a hands-on Java Developer
- Strong expertise with Spring Boot / Spring Framework
- Exposure to front-end technologies (preferably Angular)
- Experience with automated testing tools (Cypress, Playwright, Cucumber, etc.)
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate within a technical team
- Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, or Scaled Agile)
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, and backend frameworks (Hibernate/JPA)
- Experience with AWS/cloud technologies, Docker, or container platforms
- Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (DB2, MongoDB)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have:- Experience in mortgage or financial services environments
- Prior experience supporting Freddie or Fannie environments
- Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD practices
Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position is between $50.00 and $68.25per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors.
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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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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