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Sr. Java Developer

HAYS
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2025

Job Details

Sr. Java Developer - Contract - Remote - $70.00 - $85.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Sr. Java Developer for a Remote opportunity.

Role Description

Develop and maintain backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot
Build and integrate APIs (both GraphQL and REST) for scalable service communication
Deploy and manage services on Google Cloud Platform (GKE)
Work with Google Cloud Spanner (Postgres dialect) and pub/sub tools like Confluent Kafka (or similar)
Automate CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Argo CD

Skills & Requirements

5 years of backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot
2 years working with APIs (GraphQL and REST) in microservices architectures
2 years hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure
2 years working with pub/sub tools like Kafka or similar
2 years' experience with databases (Postgres or similar)
2 years' experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo CD, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications -
Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform
Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts; experience deploying services on GKE is a plus
Strong understanding of microservice best practices and distributed systems

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?

Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.

Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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