Software Engineer - Java - NC

# Software Engineer - Java - NCApply
** Job#: 3046116
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* Job Description:

** Client:
Financial Services
** Line of Business:
** TBA
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* Job Title:

** Software Engineer 3 – Core Java
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* Location:

** Charlotte, NC (CIC)
** Work Arrangement:
** Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite Required
** Contract Length:
** 6 Months, with Possible Extension or Conversion
** Bill Rate:** $53 - $57

Top Requirements
1. 5–7 years of strong Core Java backend development experience
2. Spring Boot and microservices development
3. Kafka experience, including filters and event-processing concepts
4. React experience, preferably supporting Java-to-React modernization
5.

Experience with MongoDB and strong technical communication skillsPlusses
* Financial services experience
* Collections application experience
* Cloud experience
* Kubernetes or Open Shift experience
* Ability to read and enhance legacy Java Server Faces code
* Experience using AI-assisted development tools

Job Summary In this contingent resource assignment, you will participate in moderately complex Software Engineering initiatives supporting a large, complex legacy Collections application. The selected engineer will primarily work on the Core Java backend while supporting a modernization effort migrating application functionality from Java Server Faces to React.

The role requires strong Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka, and MongoDB experience. The engineer will join a 10-person Kanban team responsible for ongoing application enhancements, quarterly releases, operational support, and continued modernization. The candidate should be comfortable working within a large enterprise application and contributing to both legacy-code analysis and new cloud-oriented services.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities Backend Development
* Develop and maintain enterprise Java backend services
* Build and enhance Spring Boot microservices
* Design and implement reusable backend components
* Troubleshoot complex application issues
* Read, analyze, and enhance existing legacy Java code
* Support application performance, reliability, and maintainability

React Modernization
* Support the migration from Java Server Faces to React
* Collaborate with frontend engineers on backend APIs and application integration
* Update services and interfaces required by modernized user experiences
* Help validate migrated functionality against existing business behavior

Kafka & Event Processing
* Build and support Kafka-based integrations
* Configure and troubleshoot message processing
* Apply filtering and routing logic based on application requirements
* Investigate event-flow issues and support reliable data exchange

Database Development
* Develop and troubleshoot MongoDB-backed application services
* Support data access, validation, and performance optimization
* Collaborate on schema and query design for microservices
* Diagnose issues involving application and database interactions

Cloud & Platform Support
* Work with services deployed in Open Shift cloud environments
* Support cloud-based application delivery and troubleshooting
* Apply Kubernetes concepts where applicable
* Collaborate with platform teams on deployment and runtime issues

Delivery & Collaboration
* Work within a Kanban delivery model
* Participate in planning, refinement, demonstrations, and team coordination
* Support quarterly release activities when needed
* Collaborate with Engineers, Product Owners, QA teams, and business partners
* Communicate technical issues and solutions clearly EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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* Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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