Mid-level Java Developer (7-9 years experience)

Location: Plano, TX *The coding test and interview will be conducted on-site at the Plano office. Pay Rate (W2) : ～$56/hr (x 2080hr = $116.5K / year) *DOE *C2C is not available for this position Description We are seeking a skilled Java Developer with strong expertise in building and maintaining modern, scalable applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Spring Boot microservices, RESTful APIs, Kafka, and AWS deployments, along with a solid foundation in CI/CD practices and production support. This role requires someone who is passionate about clean, efficient code, thrives in collaborative environments, and is eager to contribute to the development of high-performance, event-driven systems. Responsibilities Develop and maintain scalable Java microservices and batch jobs using Spring Boot Build and consume RESTful APIs, ensuring security, scalability and high performance Implement Kafka consumers/producers for event-driven systems Deploy, monitor, and manage services in AWS and experience with CI/CD tools Write clean, modular code following industry best practices and standards Assist in troubleshooting and resolving production issues in a timely manner Strong experience with CI/CD tools, debugging tools, logging, and production support Participate in code reviews and contribute Requirements: 7–9 years of professional experience in software development with Java (and Golang as a plus) Strong understanding of REST API design, core data structures, and backend systems Hands-on experience with Spring Boot microservices Experience with Kafka (consumers/producers) for event-driven systems Working knowledge of AWS deployment strategies Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.) Hands-on experience with Docker, containerization workflows, and basic Kubernetes concepts Experience with Linux shell scripting and Git Strong problem-solving skills with experience in debugging, logging, and production support (Nice to have) Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: Up to $116,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Vision insurance Compensation Package: Hourly pay Application Question(s): What type of work authorization do you currently have, and when does it expire? What is your minimum expected hourly rate as W2 contract? How have you used Linux in your past projects, and how did you collaborate with your team using Git? Please describe your role and achievements in developing microservices with Spring Boot. If you have worked with Kafka, how did you leverage it to build event-driven systems? Can you share your experience in designing or deploying systems on AWS? Provide an example of how you contributed to improving or optimizing a CI/CD pipeline. Experience: Java: 7 years (Required) Ability to Commute: Plano, TX 75024 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Plano, TX 75024: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person