Java Developer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with a strong background in Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building scalable, high-performance enterprise applications and should be local to the Pittsburgh, PA area.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Strong proficiency in Java 8/11/17 and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and the Spring Framework.
• Strong experience designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid experience building and supporting Microservices-based architectures.
• Experience with API integration, API security, and API lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of Hibernate/JPA and relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ is preferred.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes is a plus.
• Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is preferred.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications.
• Build and enhance scalable Microservices using Spring Boot.
• Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs with internal and external systems.
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA teams, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Optimize application performance and ensure scalability and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and follow coding best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk, ELK, or Prometheus.
• Financial services or enterprise application development experience is a plus.