Java Developer

Job Title: Java Developer

Location: Irving, TX/ Jersey City, NJ/ Tampa, FL/ Mississauga, Canada

Role: Contract / Fulltime 

Rates: $70 per hour or $120K per Annum

 

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java and modern backend technologies, a strong understanding of system architecture and design principles, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality Java applications and services.

• Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decision-making.

• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend systems.

• Ensure application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices.

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, QA Engineers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in both development and production environments.

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.

• Strong proficiency in Java (Java 17 or later).

• Hands-on experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.

• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and SOLID principles.

• Proven experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and backend services.

• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL.

• Experience with Git version control and modern CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience working within Agile development environments.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing microservices-based architectures.

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.

• Knowledge of messaging and streaming platforms such as Kafka and RabbitMQ.

• Familiarity with NoSQL databases, including MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Cassandra.

• Understanding of application security best practices, including OAuth 2.0 and JWT authentication.

• Experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical enterprise systems.