Senior Java Software Engineer

Senior Java Developer

18 Month W2 Contract

Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote

$60-$65/hour

Chandler, AZ

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer with strong fundamentals in core Java, database interaction, and backend development. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with coding assessments, possess a solid understanding of Java 8 features, and have experience working with relational databases such as Oracle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in coding assessments (up to 1 week of coding exercises) as part of the evaluation process.
• Design and interact with relational databases, particularly Oracle.
• Implement data persistence and object-relational mapping using Hibernate.
• Create, read, update, and delete (CRUD) data using Java applications integrated with databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver high-quality solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Core Java and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Java 8 features, including:
• Lambda expressions
• Streams API
• Functional interfaces
• Optional
• Ability to solve basic to intermediate coding problems efficiently.
• Understanding of Oracle databases, including:
• Writing SQL queries
• Basic database concepts (joins, indexing, normalization)
• Experience with Hibernate:
• Understanding ORM concepts
• Mapping Java objects to database tables
• Performing CRUD operations
• Good understanding of application development lifecycle and debugging techniques.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of JVM memory management and ability to identify and troubleshoot memory leaks (heap analysis, GC basics).
• Experience or familiarity with Python.
• Exposure to performance tuning and optimization.