Senior Backend Java Developer

Kforce has a client in Westlake, TX that is seeking a Senior Backend Java Developer.

• Developing RESTful API design and development
• Design patterns & principles such as OO, DD, SOA, Microservices etc.
• Developing skills in Java, Spring MVC, Spring Core, Spring Boot
• Developing software using OOA, OOD, and OOP principles & design patterns
• Developing software utilizing relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server or Sybase)
• Developing software applications with Popular IDEs (Eclipse/IntelliJ)
• Developing and deploying 12-factor, containerized (Docker, Kubernetes) API's to AWS/Azure
• Collaboration with producer and consumer teams to implement end-to-end solutions in a customer obsessed
• Developing software applying relational databases
• Test automation for unit, functional and non-functional testing (SOATEST, SOASTA, Cucumber)
• Develop technical artifacts based on analysis of business and systems requirements
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technology discipline
• 7-10+ years of software development experience on business critical, enterprise wide applications
• Strong knowledge Java coding practices for mid-tier applications that perform business logic and calculations. This role is not for UI/Front end developers
• Expertise in building scalable, server-side enterprise applications, domain logic intensive RESTful APIs
• Source Control Systems such as GIT
• CICDusing Azure DevOps and Jenkins
• An understanding of Micro-services Architecture and domain driven design patterns
• Experience leading a team of developers
• Experience with re-platforming large applications
• Expertise in designing, developing and maintaining high-volume transactional systems
• Experience in developing cloud neutral applications in AWS/Azure
• Ability to debug through legacy systems and capture current state to aid with modernization
• Actively participates in and contributes to formal reviews of architecture, design, and code
• Experience with Mainframe applications
• Publishes clear, concise and thorough design documentation
• Provides support for software releases into production environments
• Experience leading and mentoring junior software developers
• Fosters teamwork and collaboration across global development teams, business and systems partners
• Experience building technology solutions in the financial services industry is preferred
• Experience with Agile and Scrum Methodologies is preferred
• Knowledge of the current technologies and evolving trends
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies
• Detail oriented coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills coupled with effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must be an organized self-starter with a collaborative work style, and the ability to multi-task
• Strong Team player and collaborator