Java Developer IV

Robert Half - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Philadelphia, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Java Developer IV position is a contract-to-hire role based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focused on designing, developing, and implementing web-based Java applications to meet business requirements. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of Java programming, web services, and various frameworks, with an emphasis on delivering high-quality software solutions within the tech industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement web-based Java applications to meet business requirements.
• Follow approved life cycle methodologies to create design documents, program coding, and testing.
• Address and resolve technical issues via debugging, research, and investigation.
• Plan and accomplish various tasks based on experience and judgement.
• Contribute to the design and development of high-quality software for large scale Java/Spring Batch/Hadoop distributed systems.
• Execute unit and system testing of application code, as well as implementation activities.
• Analyze business requirements to create technical design documents that align with the company's architecture standards.
• Ensure expected application performance levels are attained.
• Design, code, test, debug, document, maintain, and modify high complexity, significance, and risk computer programs.
• Develop both basic and detailed program specifications.
• Display a strong understanding of the business needs driving the projects.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Java programming language with an emphasis on creating web services
• Experience with Spring and RESTful APIs for backend development
• Familiarity with SQL for database management
• Proficiency in using GitHub for version control
• Understanding of Sprint Framework and Spring Framework
• Ability to document, plan, and implement technical procedures and practices
• Experience in researching and resolving technical issues
• Proficiency in coding and developing scalable applications
• Understanding of business requirement documents and the ability to translate them into technical specifications
• Knowledge of JSON for data exchange
• Proficiency in computer sciences and workstation support
• Experience with website development and implementation
• Ability to maintain research and quality standards in all work

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with scale out methodologies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan