Java Developer

Location: NYC, NY

Duration: 3 Months Contract (Possibility for extension)

Required Skills: Java, REST API's, Spring boot, Microservices, with 10+ years of experience

Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled and motivated Java Developer to join our dynamic backend development team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Java-based backend technologies, experience in building and maintaining scalable systems, and a passion for writing clean, maintainable code. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and enhance our backend services and APIs.

Key Responsibilities: Backend Development:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality backend solutions using Java and related frameworks.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security.
• API Design & Integration:
• Develop RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services as required.
• Database Management:
• Work with relational and non-relational databases, writing optimized queries and managing data structures.
• Ensure data integrity and security practices are in place.
• Collaboration & Agile Practices:
• Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps engineers, and other team members.
• Participate in agile processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Code Quality & Maintenance:
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to improving the codebase.
• Troubleshooting & Support:
• Identify and fix bugs and performance issues in existing applications.
• Monitor backend services and address operational issues.

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience: 13+ years of professional experience in backend development using Java.

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Java 8+ and frameworks like Spring (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) or Hibernate. Familiarity with RESTful API development and best practices. Experience with databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).Proficiency with build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle) and version control systems (e.g., Git).Understanding of microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus. Familiarity with messaging queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) is advantageous.