Senior Full Stack Java Developer (contract)

Description Title: Location: Iselin, NJ Duration: 6 months Work Engagement: W2 Work Schedule: Onsite Benefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits Summary: In this contingent resource assignment, you may: Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering. Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Software Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors. Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables. Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel. Required Qualifications: Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java technologies. • Develop scalable and resilient Microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks. • Build and maintain responsive web applications using Angular. • Design and implement database solutions using JPA/Hibernate and relational databases. • Develop high-performance, multi-threaded applications and troubleshoot concurrency-related issues. • Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support. • Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support automated testing initiatives. • Analyze and resolve production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive solutions. • Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA teams, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-quality solutions. • Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability. • Create and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational procedures. • Support application deployments and production releases across multiple environments. Key Requirements: · Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. • 5+ years of professional experience in Java application development. • Strong hands-on experience with: o Java (Java 8/11/17 or higher) o Spring Boot o RESTful APIs o Microservices Architecture o Angular o JPA / Hibernate o Apache Tomcat • Strong understanding of: o Object-Oriented Design and Programming o Data Structures and Algorithms o Multi-threading and Concurrency o Design Patterns o Application Security Best Practices • Experience with SQL and relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL. • Experience with source control tools such as Git. • Strong knowledge of SDLC processes, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and DevOps practices. • Hands-on experience in application development, testing, deployment, and production support. • Familiarity with both Linux and Windows environments. • Experience writing and maintaining automation scripts using Shell, Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools. • Understanding of SSL/TLS certificates, certificate management, and secure communications. • Experience with Ansible for infrastructure automation and application deployment. • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). • Knowledge of messaging platforms such as Kafka, Solace, RabbitMQ, or JMS. • Experience with monitoring and logging tools. Desired Skills & Attributes • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Positive attitude and strong sense of ownership. • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. • Commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions. • Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs. • Strong troubleshooting and production support skills. Nice to Have • Ansible Automation • Certificate and Key Management experience • OpenShift/Kubernetes experience • Cloud-native application development • Performance tuning and load testing experience • Kafka or event-driven architecture experience