Java developer

We are looking for a Java Developer to support the analysis, design, development, testing, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise applications. This position will be full-time 1+ year contract and hybrid. Candidates must be currently within a 1-hour commute of Trenton with the ability to work onsite 3-days per week.

What You''ll Do

• Develop backend services and enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, J2EE, and related technologies

• Participate in application analysis, design, coding, testing, maintenance, enhancement, and production support activities

• Build and maintain server-side rendered user interfaces using Thymeleaf

• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Architects, developers, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, user stories, use cases, process flows, and acceptance criteria

• Manage source code and participate in code reviews and branch management activities using Git

• Build, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines utilizing Azure DevOps, AWS DevOps tools, or similar technologies

• Design, develop, and maintain relational database schemas with an emphasis on normalization, validation, and data integrity

• Support deployment activities and perform basic server administration functions

• Contribute to front-end development using HTML and CSS

• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and technical issues

What You''ll Need

Required:

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science or a related field

• 7  years of hands-on experience with Java, Object-Oriented Programming, Spring Boot, J2EE, and related backend development frameworks

• 7 years of experience using Maven or similar build and dependency management tools

• 5 years of experience using Git version control systems

• 5 years of experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• 5 years of experience with HTML and CSS

• 5 years experience with Thymeleaf

• 3 years of experience working with relational databases including PostgreSQL or RDS environments

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities

• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to software quality

Preferred:

• 5 years of experience performing requirements gathering, business analysis, and user story development

• 5 years of experience creating use case documentation and business process flows

• Successful completion of an IT certification program, accredited college training, and/or graduate-level technology education

• Full-time professional experience developing and supporting enterprise IT applications