Java Developer CI/CD & Advanced Java

Java Developer - CI/CD & Advanced Java

Location: Columbus, OH / Cincinnati, OH (Onsite/Hybrid as per client)

Type: Contract / Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a Java Developer (6-8 years) with strong expertise in core and advanced Java concepts, Spring Framework, and CI/CD DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building scalable enterprise applications, integrating CI/CD pipelines, and working with modern development tools. Familiarity with Guidewire PolicyCenter (PC) products will be considered a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level Java applications using Core and Advanced Java.

Implement solutions using Spring Framework and related modules.

Write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries for data-intensive applications.

Leverage mocking frameworks (Mockito, JMock, etc.) for effective unit testing.

Contribute to the design, development, and automation of CI/CD pipelines.

Work with modern DevOps tools such as GitHub Actions and Harness NextGen.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business analysts, QA, DevOps) to deliver high-quality solutions.

Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure application reliability.

Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and Agile methodologies.

Support application deployment, monitoring, and production issue resolution. Required Skills & Experience

6-8 years of hands-on experience in Java development.

Deep expertise in Core and Advanced Java concepts.

Strong proficiency with the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, etc.).

Experience in writing and optimizing SQL queries.

Hands-on experience with mocking/testing frameworks (Mockito, JMock, etc.).

Proven experience in CI/CD pipeline development and automation.

Strong working knowledge of DevOps tooling (GitHub Actions, Harness NextGen, Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, etc.).

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Nice to Have

Familiarity with Guidewire products (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).

Exposure to cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).