job summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Bentonville, AR. This role will focus on designing and developing highly scalable, cloud-native backend services within a large-scale distributed environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka, cloud technologies, databases, and containerized applications, along with strong system design, coding, and debugging skills.
This is a W2 contract-to-hire opportunity. C2C arrangements are not available. Candidates outside of Bentonville may be considered; however, they must be relocated and available to work in Bentonville beginning Day 1.
Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and meet the employment eligibility requirements associated with this contract-to-hire opportunity.
location: Bentonville, Arkansas
job type: Contract
salary: $45 - 55 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Design and develop highly scalable backend applications and services using Java and Spring Boot
- Build and enhance cloud-native microservices in large-scale distributed environments
- Participate in system design, architecture, coding, testing, debugging, and production support
- Develop new services, systems, and product functionality
- Build and support Kafka-based pipelines and event-driven integrations
- Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases
- Collaborate with engineering, product, data, and data science teams
- Support applications and services that integrate with machine learning and data platforms
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement scalable long-term solutions
- Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and product requirements into technical solutions
- Ensure applications are reliable, scalable, maintainable, and delivered on time
qualifications:
8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with strong backend Java development expertise
Advanced hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot
Strong experience designing and developing microservices and distributed systems
Experience with Kafka
Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform
Strong database experience across SQL, NoSQL, and RDBMS technologies
Experience with technologies such as Cassandra and Solr
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
Experience developing scalable APIs and cloud-native services
Strong system design, coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred
skills:
Apache Hadoop,Kafka,Apache Spark,big data,Cloud Technologies,data structures,databases,messaging Systems,Functional Programming,Computer Science,Java,Expertise in Java,Map-reduce,cloud native microservices,Azure,No-SQL,Object Oriented,RDBMS,scalable APIs,Scala,developing code,design documents,Design Patterns,Java spring boot,unit testing,communicating,leadership,Lead by example,algorithms,architecture,business requirements,E-commerce platforms,Marketing,operating systems,Solar,product requirement,computer science fundamentals,scalable architectures,technical direction
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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