W2 ONLY - Need Java Developer (Java + Kubernetes + Kafka + Spring Boot)- Tampa FL

Role: Java Developer (Java + Kubernetes + Kafka + Spring Boot)
Tampa, FL
Onsite

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Involve in various phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and work in a highly dynamic Agile environment
• Hands-on Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, Kubernetes experience
• Experience in development leveraging GitHub Copilot and Claude Code
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
• Testing and fixing bugs or other coding issues
• Adds value to team delivery and works with team to complete tasks to high quality, and actively learns new skills

Required Skills

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of software development experience
• Proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, Kubernetes, Spring Security
• Very strong in Kafka
• Self-learner; takes ownership of deliverables without micromanagement
• Proficiency in using Claude Code and GitHub Copilot for development
• Good experience in SQL, Oracle DB, performance tuning
• Build and deployment tools like Jenkins
• Strong communication skills and experience delivering projects in Scrum Agile methodology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter, quick learner, detail-oriented

Preferred Skills

• Banking domain knowledge
• Knowledge of banking ISO / SWIFT standards