Programmer Analyst 4 - Java Developer

Sr Java DeveloperLocation: Dimondale MI- Hybrid: Resource will be working a hybrid schedule (2-5 days onsite/week). NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION.- Duration: 1 year with possible extension- Interview Process: Interviews will be held in person at the MSP Headquarters. Candidates MUST be available for an in-person interview. - Candidates selected for an interview must present a valid ID to the manager during the interview.- Local candidates ONLY. Candidates must be located within 2 hours of Dimondale, MI at time of submission.Required skills:• Minimum of 10 years of experience as an Application Developer,with a demonstratedability to understand complex business processes and translate them into effectivetechnical solutions.• Proven expertise in full stack development, with hands-on experience spanning bothfront-end and back-end technologies.• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Oracle and Hibernate/JPA.• Solid front-end development skills using Angular, React, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, andTypeScript.• In-depth experience with Microservices architecture and deployment on cloudplatforms• Thorough understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and web service integration.• Extensive experience working with relational and NoSQL databases• Experience with message queuing systems, such as IBM MQ or equivalent technologies.• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced,iterative development environment.• Strong background in DevOps practices and tools, including Git, Jenkins, Docker,Kubernetes, Maven• Demonstrated expertise in modern security protocols and authentication frameworks,including OAuth 2.0, SAML, OpenID Connect, and JSON Web Tokens (JWT), withpractical experience implementing secure, scalable identity and access managementsolutions across distributed systems.• Knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and hands-on experience withautomated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Selenium.• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills, with the ability totroubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively incross-functional teams.Responsibilities:• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications utilizing Java (Spring Boot) on theback end and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue on the frontend.• Lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions using Java-based technologies.• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams todeliver comprehensive full-stack solutions aligned with business goals.• Design, develop, and consume RESTful APIs, and integrate with various third-partyservices and platforms.• Build responsive, user-friendly UI components using modern front-end frameworks,ensuring a seamless user experience across devices.• Actively contribute to DevOps practices, including continuous integration/continuousdeployment (CI/CD), containerization using Docker/Kubernetes, and automated testing.• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and collaborate effectively within an agiledevelopment environment.• Analyze, design, document, implement, and test software solutions based on detaileduser stories managed through Jira.• Ensure accurate and timely time tracking for billing and reporting purposes.• Work alongside product owners to understand and define complex business processesand translate them into effective technical solutions.• Identify common issues and recurring patterns across applications to design reusable,scalable solutions that reduce redundancy and improve maintainability.• Provide knowledge transfer and mentorship to team members, ensuring continuity andshared understanding of developed solutions.Detailed skills required:• Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams (developers,testers, architects) and business stakeholders (product owners, project managers,executives), ensuring alignment between business requirements and technicalcapabilities.• Extensive experience working in Agile and Hybrid environments (Scrum, Kanban), with astrong track record of translating business requirements into actionable user stories fordevelopment teams; also familiar with traditional SDLC methodologies such asWaterfall.• Strong understanding of enterprise software integration, including how applicationsinterface with other systems and databases to support scalable and cohesive businesssolutions.• Knowledgeable in IT infrastructure and architecture, APIs, middleware, and theevaluation of legacy versus emerging technologies in the context of softwaredevelopment decisions.• Skilled at identifying functional and technical gaps in existing systems and designingtargeted solutions whether through the development of new features, integration ofthird-party applications, or enhancement of legacy platforms to effectively meet