Java Developer

Job Description

We are looking for a Java Developer to join our team on a contract basis in Columbus, Ohio. This position involves designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-level APIs and production infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance. The ideal candidate is passionate about modern technologies and thrives in a collaborative, agile environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop enterprise APIs using Java Spring Boot and cloud-enabled services, both on-premises and in the cloud.

• Assist with system architecture, including server layout, disaster recovery planning, and production deployments.

• Contribute to software and data design efforts, including database schema creation, storage optimization, and data mapping.

• Configure high-performance, highly available, and recoverable data resources to support business needs.

• Implement software delivery processes, including automated builds, testing, and continuous integration pipelines.

• Work with Kafka to analyze use cases, set up environments, and manage data enrichment and transformations.

• Collaborate with engineers and architects to integrate applications and data sources via agile product methodologies.

• Develop and execute unit tests and automated scripts as part of routine development activities.

• Maintain and evolve existing integration systems, introducing new technologies and methods as needed.

• Partner with stakeholders to ensure solutions align with business and customer requirements.

Must-Have Technical Skills:

3+ years of hands-on Java/J2EE development

Java 8+ with Spring, Spring Boot, REST, JSON, and Microservices

Experience with Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming

Proficiency in SQL or Oracle databases

Experience with AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Familiarity with NoSQL databases

Strong understanding of file processing and backend integration