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Developer III

Kforce Technology StaffingBoca Raton, FL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 11 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Developer III role offers significant growth by allowing you to stay at the forefront of technology advancements and mentor junior engineers, while working with enterprise applications. You'll thrive here if you have expert-level Java, J2EE, and web application development experience, and enjoy tackling complex technical challenges in an Agile environment. Apply now to join a team where you can make a real impact and continuously expand your skillset.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client seeking a Developer III in Boca Raton, FL.

Responsibilities:
* Responsible for development of web-based enterprise applications from specifications
* Responsible for staying current on advancements in technology, design practices, and architecture, as well as the latest software and networking processes, tools, and methods, and for making recommendations on how these advances can be applied to the current products and engineering practices
* Work in an Agile/Scrum SDLC
* Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders
* Resolve complex technical issues as necessary
* Train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles
* Design and work with complex data models
* Mentor less-senior software developers on development methodologies and optimization techniques
* All other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related major, or equivalent experience
* 5-8 years of related experience, including prior experience as a programmer in a commercial software development environment
* Expert-level development experience using Java, J2EE and Web applications using MVC model
* Experience with Web Services, Spring Boot, and JPA frameworks
* Experience integrating with Web Services (SOAP & REST) and parsing JSON and XML data
* Experience designing and operating solutions with relational and NoSQL Databases (Postgres, MySql, ElasticSearch, MongoDB)
* Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines with Git/GitHub or similar; Jenkins; Nexus, Artifactory, and Docker
* Experience in working in a cloud environment such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
* Understanding of messaging systems like MQ, Rabbit MQ, Kafka, or Kinesis
* Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills
* Expert ability to work independently and manage one's time

Technical skills:
* Must-Haves: Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, Web Services
* Java, J2EE, Tomcat
* Spring, Microservices, Spring Boot, REST API, Hibernate/JPA
* MySQL, Elasticsearch/Mongo DB
* Web Services, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus
* JSON, Azure, Docker

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Skills

Docker
Microservices
MongoDB
MySQL
SOAP
Spring
Spring Boot
AWS
Scrum
Agile
Azure
Git
Google Cloud
Hibernate
Java
Jenkins
Kafka
LESS
REST
RabbitMQ

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