Backend API Developer

I have an opportunity for a "Backend API Developer" - (100% Remote). and I am looking for a candidate who can join Immediately if you are interested, reply to me with your updated resume or if you could refer someone I would really appreciate it.Job Title : Backend API DeveloperLocation : RemoteDuration : 6+ Months ContractJob description:ResponsibilitiesThis is working on the CH&S (Consumer Health & Services Team) under Analytics & Behavioral Change and Provider Analytics. This is working on the real time streaming team applying machine learning in real time with tickets coming in from Jira.Projects: Technical debt - go back through and cleanup code, documentation and get a better structure to reuse code going forward.From there, go into new development. A lot of work to revamp existing applications. Pattern to be repeated on future projects. Develop an integration with Kaftka, using some existing code then exposing through a Springboot API. Providing rest API's.Need an Individual contributor - 70-80% coding onlyDocument user stories from the Jira ticketThey will attend Jira story ticket, investigate, run reports, do the code, if they are stuck then reach out to lead. As time goes on the will include them into project and domain calls.Exciting things to mention:This role is mixing software development with some big data concepts and applications.Doesn't need Kafka, most of team is good with this already but they will have the opportunity to learn itCandidates can use all really hot tools in the market! Everything new and exciting CVS Health already has integrated in their enviorment. Ranging from cloud, AI, ML, and new big data tools!GCP is the environment and will have exposure to thisMust Haves:Object Oriented Programming FundamentalsFunctional programming is good to haveExperience building test casesGood coding practices and Test Driven Development (TDD)Strong Rest API ExperienceJava or ScalaExperience with tickets in JiraDocumenting stories from JiraSpringbootSome DevOps tools, but this will play a very limited roleCI/CDGithubPreferred:JSON experienceSQLPythonOne of SBT, Eclipse or IntellijGood logic, must be able to explain thought processRegardsAlex KeylorNAVTECH INC1600 Golf Road. Suite 1200, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008Ph: (224) 348-1340 || Email: alex@navtechusa.com || www.navtechusa.comE-Verified Company