Java Developer - Intermediate
Title: Java Developer - Intermediate Location: Remote Duration: 0-8+ Months (Possible Extension depending on performance) Shift: 1st Shift (M-F) Pay Rate: Negotiable on W2 Duties: Java backend developer (Java, AWS, Kafka, EMR) · The applications will utilize a modern tech stack focused on Java, Apache Kafka, AWS Cloud services, CI/CD practices, and GitLab. · Data streaming and processing: Implement and manage Kafka-based data pipelines for real-time data ingestion and processing. · Leverage AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, SQS, DynamoDB, ECS, EKS) to build and deploy cloud-native applications and microservices. · Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring continuous delivery and smooth releases. · Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following best practices and coding standards. · Actively participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product owners, architects, and QA engineers, to define requirements, design solutions, and deliver features. · Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to optimize performance and reliability. · Ensure the security, scalability, and maintainability of applications in production environments. Qualifications: · Experience of 3~5 years in Java 17 development, including Spring Boot framework and microservices architecture. · Kafka expertise: Demonstrated experience with Apache Kafka, including design, deployment, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. · Proven experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, SQS, DynamoDB, Aurora, EKS). · CI/CD tools and methodologies: Strong understanding and experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies, such as Jenkins, Git, Gradle. · Big data technologies: Experience with big data technologies, including Spark and Avro is preferred. · Databases: Experience with relational and NoSQL databases like AWS DynamoDB, AWS RDS Aurora, and Cassandra is beneficial. · Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. · Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in an Agile/Scrum environment. · Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.