Backend Java/Cloud Developer

We are seeking a skilled Backend Java/Cloud Developer to join our team in Washington, DC, supporting a Randstad client. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale IT solutions related to passenger rail transportation systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, cloud-native application development, and be experienced in Test Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis and Design Support:

  • Participate in client discussions to support technical analysis on business requirements and priorities.
  • Perform the analysis, design, documentation, implementation, and maintenance of large/complex IT solutions projects.
  • Conduct detailed business analysis to architect and design IT solutions that meet functional and technical requirements.
  • Document and deliver sizing, external design, detail design, and other project-related documents.

• Application Development:

  • Design, develop, test, and implement business-critical, cloud-native, enterprise-level services focusing on high availability and high performance.
  • Develop and integrate Kafka streams for real-time data processing and event-driven architectures using Amazon Managed Streaming for Kafka (MSK).
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation.

• Production and Testing Support:

  • Provide ongoing support, perform problem analysis and resolution.
  • Employ Test Driven Development methodologies to create use-case scenarios and unit test cases.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise:

  • Strong back-end development experience with Java v17+, including extensive use of the Spring and Spring Boot 3.x ecosystems.
  • Experienced in REST and SOAP-based API development.
  • Proficient in developing Data Access Layers (DAO) using Spring Data JPA, SQL, and Hibernate.
  • Skilled in using build process automation tools like Gradle and Maven.
  • Experienced in implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git, Atlassian BitBucket, and JIRA.

• Testing and Methodology:

  • Solid experience with Test Driven Development and Behavior Driven Development, using tools such as Junit, Mockito, PowerMock, Cucumber, and Cypress.
  • Understanding of the Twelve-Factor Application Methodology.

• Cloud and Security:

  • Hands-on experience with cloud-native design, development, and delivery using AWS technologies like EC2, S3, Lambda, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, RDS/Aurora, and others.
  • Knowledge of application security vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.

• Soft Skills:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical thinker with the capability to troubleshoot and resolve intricate issues.

• Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and 7+ years of relevant work experience.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Knowledge of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems and processes.
• Familiarity with AWS Step Functions and other advanced AWS services.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines in an agile delivery environment, including experience with SAFe 6.x.

Required Skills : Cloud SQL,Java

Basic Qualification :

Additional Skills : Cloud Developer,Software Developer

Background Check : No

Drug Screen : No