Sr Java Backend Developer

Heliogic Staffing - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Louis, MO

About the position

The Sr Java Backend Developer position is a full-time role based in St. Louis, MO, requiring onsite presence from day one. The ideal candidate will be a strong Java developer with a comprehensive understanding of microservices architecture. This role demands a solid grasp of software engineering principles, particularly in modular design, data structures, and algorithms. The candidate should possess deep knowledge and hands-on experience with modern application frameworks such as Spring Boot and Angular, as well as experience in building and operating critical production systems. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of modern API design and RESTful principles, and should be fluent with Git or other source control management systems. Writing well-designed and testable code is essential, as is strong experience with automation and build tools like Maven, Ant, and Gradle. A Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience, is required. The candidate should also have experience in the design and implementation of large-scale distributed systems and web services, focusing on building complex software that is both testable and designed for extensibility. Additionally, the role requires a good understanding of building, deploying, and maintaining critical applications in a cloud-based environment. The candidate will work extensively with open-source software and should be capable of modifying or extending code maintained as part of an open-source project. The position also requires the application of both Object-Oriented development skills and Systems Engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement microservices architecture for scalable applications.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices in software development.
• Utilize automation and build tools like Maven, Ant, and Gradle for continuous integration and deployment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems to ensure high availability and performance.
• Work with cloud-based environments to deploy and maintain applications.
• Contribute to open-source projects and modify existing code as necessary.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Java programming language.
• In-depth knowledge of Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Familiarity with cloud-based application deployment and maintenance.
• Proficient in using Git or other source control management systems.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including modular design and algorithms.
• Experience with automation and build tools such as Maven, Ant, and Gradle.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in building and operating critical production systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Angular for front-end development.
• Familiarity with PCF (Pivotal Cloud Foundry) for cloud application deployment.
• Knowledge of database systems such as Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment.
• Familiarity with Kafka for messaging and data streaming.