Java Developer

Job Title

Java Developer

Trenton, NJ

1 year with possibility of extension

• Candidates must work 3 days a week ON‑SITE 8-4:30 physically IN‑Office in Trenton, NJ. (2 days remote work)
• Candidates must currently reside within a 1-hour commute – we will not consider candidates who are relocating

We are looking for a Java Developer to support the analysis, design, development, testing, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise applications. This position will be full‑time 1+ year contract and hybrid. Candidates must be currently within a 1-hour commute of Trenton with the ability to work onsite 3-days per week.

• Develop backend services and enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, J2EE, and related technologies
• Participate in application analysis, design, coding, testing, maintenance, enhancement, and production support activities
• Build and maintain server‑side rendered user interfaces using Thymeleaf
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Architects, developers, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high‑quality software solutions
• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, user stories, use cases, process flows, and acceptance criteria
• Manage source code and participate in code reviews and branch management activities using Git
• Build, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines utilizing Azure Dev Ops, AWS Dev Ops tools, or similar technologies
• Design, develop, and maintain relational database schemas with an emphasis on normalization, validation, and data integrity
• Support deployment activities and perform basic server administration functions
• Contribute to front‑end development using HTML and CSS
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and technical issues

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 7 years of hands‑on experience with Java, Object‑Oriented Programming, Spring Boot, J2EE, and related backend development frameworks
• 7 years of experience using Maven or similar build and dependency management tools
• 5 years of experience using Git version control systems
• 5 years of experience working with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices
• 5 years of experience with HTML and CSS
• 5 years experience with Thymeleaf
• 3 years of experience working with relational databases including PostgreSQL or RDS environments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional team environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving capabilities
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to software quality

• 5 years of experience performing requirements gathering, business analysis, and user story development
• 5 years of experience creating use case documentation and business process flows
• Successful completion of an IT certification program, accredited college training, and/or graduate‑level technology education
• Full‑time professional experience developing and supporting enterprise IT applications

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor