Senior Java/J2EE Developer

Job Title: Senior Java/J2EE Developer

Location: Hybrid (Onsite in McLean, VA Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Assignment Type: Contract Only (Possibility to Convert, but Not Planned)
Duration: 6 Months
Interview Process: 2 Rounds (15-Minute Screening | 60-Minute Technical Interview via MS Teams Video Mandatory)

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Java/J2EE Developer with expertise in backend and full-stack development to join our team. The ideal candidate should be an analytical thinker, an effective communicator, and a team player who is open to ideas and motivated to contribute to innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Java-based applications using Java 8 and Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Boot, Security, Data JPA).
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using JIRA, Jenkins, Docker, Maven, Gradle.
• Work on frontend development using HTML, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, and Angular 9 .
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs (JSON) and SOAP-based Web Services (XML); experience with GraphQL API is a plus.
• Optimize and fine-tune SQL queries and ensure database performance (MS SQL/PostgreSQL).
• Implement microservices-based architecture and containerized applications using Docker and AWS EKS.
• Work with Kafka streaming technology for data processing.
• Follow best practices in design patterns (MVC, Singleton, DAO, DTO, Factory) and application lifecycle management.
• Debug, test, and deploy applications using JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

<>Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively and collaborate with teams.
• Open-minded and receptive to peer feedback and alternative solutions.
• Highly motivated team player.

<>Technical Skills:

• Java 8 (Multithreading, Collections, Generics, Lambda).
• Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Boot, Security, Data JPA).
• CI/CD tools: JIRA, Jenkins, Docker, Maven, Gradle.
• Frontend Technologies: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, Angular 9 .
• Web Services: REST API (JSON), SOAP/XML, GraphQL (nice to have).
• Database Skills: RDBMS (MS SQL/PostgreSQL), advanced SQL queries, performance tuning.
• Cloud & Containers: Docker, AWS EKS.
• Streaming Technology: Kafka.
• Testing & Deployment: JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber.
• Application Servers: Apache Tomcat, Jetty Server.
• Design Patterns: MVC, Singleton, DAO, DTO, Factory.

If you are a highly skilled Java/J2EE Developer looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment, we encourage you to apply!

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