java developer

Location: Columbus, OH Salary: $55.00 USD Hourly - $65.00 USD Hourly Description:
No sponsorship or C2C for this role

Must be a w2 employee of The Judge Group

Sr. Java Developer

Location: Columbus, OH

Type: 3+ Months Contract-to-Hire

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and support enterprise-scale APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), along with experience in DevOps and event-driven architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and Microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build scalable integration solutions across enterprise platforms.
• Develop cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
• Implement event-driven solutions using Kafka.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Jenkins, and Maven.
• Collaborate with architects, business teams, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, code reviews, and mentor junior developers.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of Java development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
• Knowledge of CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Maven, and Agile development practices.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Skills

• Kafka and event-driven architecture.
• Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
• Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, and API testing tools.
• OAuth2, JWT, and API security frameworks.
• Experience with Oracle, DB2, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• Exposure to IBM WebSphere, ACE/IIB, or DataPower.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring developers is a plus.

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