Java Spring Boot Developer

Kforce - Englewood, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Englewood, CO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Java Spring Boot Developer will be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-level microservices using the Spring Boot framework. This role requires collaboration with team members to analyze user issues, perform systems reviews, and ensure timely problem-solving. The developer will work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on creating high-quality, scalable, and maintainable backend solutions while adhering to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise level microservices using the Spring Boot framework
• Analyze and assess user issues and work with team members to perform systems review and problem solving
• Work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
• Implement unit test coverage
• Identify and resolve bugs
• Ensure design criteria are satisfied
• Produce well-written documentation for each microservice
• Disseminate and share knowledge
• Create and deploy microservices using the Spring Boot framework
• Adhere to the Software Development Life Cycle
• Interconnect microservices with databases
• Utilize Event Driven Design (i.e., Kafka)
• Create high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions with an emphasis on backend systems
• Carry out unit and integration tests
• Demonstrate strong design and programming skills using JSON, Web Services, XML, XSLT, PL/SQL in Unix and Windows environments

Requirements

• 6 years of experience as a Java Developer/OOAD
• 6 years of experience with SQL and JDBC
• 6 years of experience with Web Application development
• 2 years of experience with HTML, Java Server Pages (JSP), JavaScript, JUnit, and Spring Boot
• Specific experience with Spring framework components: Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring HATEOAS, Spring REST, Spring for Apache Kafka, and JPA Criteria Query
• Familiarity with software development design patterns: GIT, Swagger, PCF, or Rabbit MQ
• Expertise in API technologies such as Rest Webservices
• Previous experience writing unit tests with JUnit, Mockito, or PowerMock
• Knowledge of markup languages such as JSON and YML
• Working knowledge of quality and security scan technologies such as Sonar, Fortify, and WebInspect
• Knowledge of the Agile approach
• Self-motivated and disciplined individual
• Ability to work in a co-located team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• 2 years of experience with Spring Framework/MVC
• 2 years of Agile Experience
• 1 year of experience with Angular JS

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off for salaried personnel
• Paid sick leave for hourly employees on Service Contract Act projects