Java Developer

Ascend Technology - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Minneapolis, MN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Java Developer position requires a skilled individual with extensive experience in developing micro-services and J2EE applications. The role focuses on configuring and developing Java REST services, utilizing various technologies and tools to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop micro-services and J2EE applications using Java 8, Java 11, and Java 17.
• Configure and develop Java REST services that produce/consume messages from Apache Kafka.
• Dockerize Java applications and manage services locally using Docker.
• Utilize development IDEs like Intellij or Eclipse for coding.
• Employ build tools such as Maven and Gradle for project management.
• Write test cases using JUnit and Spock, and implement logging with Log4J and SL4J.
• Test code quality using SonarQube and Checkmarx.
• Test web services using Postman.
• Implement caching mechanisms like EHCache, Redis, or Memcached.
• Use UNIX commands for installations and configurations in development environments.
• Work with databases such as Oracle and Cassandra.
• Utilize version control tools like GitHub.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines using GitHub actions.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in Java development, specifically with micro-services and J2EE applications.
• Proficiency in Java 8, Java 11, and Java 17, as well as Groovy, Spring Boot, and Spring JPA.
• Experience with Apache Kafka for message production and consumption.
• Familiarity with Docker for containerization of applications.
• Expertise in using IDEs like Intellij or Eclipse.
• Experience with build tools such as Maven and Gradle.
• Knowledge of writing test cases with JUnit and Spock.
• Experience with logging frameworks like Log4J and SL4J.
• Familiarity with code quality testing tools like SonarQube and Checkmarx.
• Experience testing web services using Postman.
• Knowledge of caching mechanisms like EHCache, Redis, or Memcached.
• Comfortable using UNIX commands for development tasks.
• Skilled in working with Oracle and Cassandra databases.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly GitHub.
• Experience in setting up CI/CD pipelines using GitHub actions.