Java Backend Developer (W2)

Job Description

Senior Java Backend Developer

Location: Onsite; Glen Allen, VA

• Please note that this role is onsite 5 days per week in the Richmond, VA area. Client requires second interview to be held onsite and relocation prior to the start of the first day.
  
  

Senior Java Backend Developer with deep expertise in enterprise level application development. This role focuses heavily on building out modern microservices-based architecture to migrate a legacy system to Azure. The position includes both new development and some production support for a mission-critical system.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of experience with a heavy focus on backend development, database connectivity, and containerization.

An on-call rotation occurs every 12-16 weeks, with onboarding and training completed before required participation.

Skills

• Java (versions 8-17)
• Spring Boot (Spring Data, Spring Cloud)
• Hibernate (JPA, HQL, JPQL, Criteria, tuning, troubleshooting)
• Web Services (SOAP and REST APIs)
• Strong familiarity Kafka, MongoDB, and distributed systems concepts
• Strong experience with Oracle/SQL Server and database connectivity
• Experience with WebLogic, JUnit/Mockito, Git, Gradle/Ant, IntelliJ/Eclipse
• Azure DevOps- used for project and backlog tracking.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Develop clean, efficient, testable backend code.
• Enhance and maintain data access layers and system performance.
• Contribute to design discussions and modernization initiatives.
• Work independently with proactive problem-solving.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Adapts quickly and works independently.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar field.
• 10 years of experience in an enterprise level environment.