Mid Java Developer

Mid Java Developer
Chicago, IL & Richardson, TX (Hybrid-3 days to work from end client office location)
6+Month Contract

Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain robust microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, define, and document software requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a core Java development team, with a focus on maintaining high coding standards and best practices.
• Implement and enforce best practices for software design, development, and testing.
• Lead the development and deployment of containerized applications on platforms such as Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of microservices.
• Create and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests using tools such as JUnit.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to improve the quality and maintainability of code.
• Maintain and document software architecture, design patterns, and processes.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in microservices architecture and development.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
• 7+ years of experience in Java development with strong hands-on coding expertise.
• Proficiency in Java frameworks such as Spring Boot.
• Strong experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Expertise in deploying applications on Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) or similar cloud platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities, with experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Skills and Technologies:
• Programming Languages: Java (Core), Spring Boot
• Architecture: Microservices, RESTful APIs
• DevOps & Cloud: Docker, Kubernetes, PCF
• Build & CI/CD Tools: Maven, Jenkins, GitLab, Git
• Testing Frameworks: JUnit, Mockito
• Database: SQL, relational databases
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, mentor developers, and ensure high-quality delivery

Preferred:
• Experience in the healthcare domain is mandatory.
• Knowledge of additional cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their services is a plus