Senior Java Developer

Our client is hiring a Senior Java Developer on a long-term contract basis.

Work Location: Bethesda, Maryland

Work Model: In Office

• Role Focus:
  This is not full-stack UI development. It is a backend + integration role involving:
  Building backend services and plugins;
  Supporting UI via JSON structures and REST services;
  Developing messaging layers;
  Integrating backend with a data-driven UI that other teams design. Work is 100% backend and middleware, but must integrate correctly into the UI.

• Independently design and develop new components and enhance existing applications using Spring Core and Spring Boot.
• Architect and build robust REST APIs and integrations to support business-critical systems.
• Apply industry best practices to design, test, implement, and support solutions with minimal direction.
• Leverage AWS services (S3, ECS, Lambda, Step Functions, SSM, SNS/SQS, etc.) to deliver secure, cloud-native applications.
• Write, tune, and maintain complex SQL queries (primarily for Oracle).
• Develop containerized solutions using Docker for scalability and deployment efficiency.
• Ensure that all deliverables meet quality, security, and compliance requirements.
• Write extensible and reusable library code for long-term maintainability.
• Create and maintain thorough technical documentation.
• Collaborate with remote team members while working independently to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Contribute across the full lifecycle of Agile projects, from planning through delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience building enterprise applications in Spring Core and Spring Boot.
• 9+ years of writing unit tests with JUnit and Mockito.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services (S3, ECS, Lambda, Step Functions, SSM, SNS/SQS, etc.).
• Advanced SQL skills with proven experience in complex query design and optimization (Oracle preferred).
• Proficiency in containerization with Docker.
• Experience with Intelli
  
  J, Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.
• Knowledge of Cucumber and Maven for testing and building automation.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, make architectural decisions, and deliver high-quality outcomes without close supervision.

Pay Rate: $75 – $85

Job : 84251