Application Developer - Senior

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Java Engineer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Microservices, and GitHub to lead the design and development of high-volume, enterprise-grade application systems. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and build scalable, high-performance solutions in a modern cloud-based environment.

• Pay Range:$80/hr on w2 to $85/hr on w2

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems while remaining hands-on in coding and engineering.

• Provide functional and technical leadership; mentor and coach software engineers.

• Collaborate with Architects, Product Managers, Engineers, and Business stakeholders to define system requirements and technical solutions based on priorities.

• Develop high-quality, scalable code with a strong focus on automated testing and validation.

• Enforce best practices in development methodology, architecture, security, compliance, and change management.

• Design and implement Microservices-based architectures.

• Perform complex engineering activities including performance tuning, monitoring, deployment, and production support.

• Implement, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines.

• Work with technologies including Java/Groovy, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Kafka, NoSQL (Cassandra/MongoDB), Redis/Hazelcast, Git, Jira, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

• 6+ years of progressive experience in application delivery, including building Java-based high-volume/high-transaction e-commerce applications.

• 6+ years of experience developing web applications using Java, Spring, and REST services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in Microservices architecture and system design.

• 4+ years of leadership experience, including coaching and mentoring engineers.

• 2+ years of experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, OpenStack, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Chef, or Terraform.

• 2+ years of experience with CI/CD and build tools such as GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus, or Sonar.

• Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, MQ, RabbitMQ) and NoSQL technologies (Cassandra, MongoDB).
  If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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  Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
  About Solomon Page
  Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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