Java Developer

Job Title: Java Developer
Request-ID: 98378-1
Location: Wilmington, DE
Duration: 6+ months
Pay Range: $50.00- 55.00 /Hour

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Microservices, and AWS to design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building enterprise-grade backend systems, implementing event-driven architectures, and working in Agile environments. Experience with Camunda BPM and frontend technologies such as React is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based backend applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
• Build and support cloud-native applications on AWS using services such as ECS, Lambda, and related cloud technologies.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka.
• Design and implement secure, high-performance backend services following industry best practices.
• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, CI/CD, deployment, and production support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, product owners, QA, and DevOps engineers.
• Develop automated unit, integration, and performance tests.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and deployment automation.
• Work as an individual contributor while mentoring junior developers when needed.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, code reviews, and retrospectives.
• Evaluate and adopt AI-driven automation techniques to improve software development and testing processes.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Extensive experience with Microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven systems.
• Strong experience developing REST APIs.
• Experience with AWS cloud services including ECS, Lambda, IAM, CloudWatch, and related services.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and backend architecture.
• Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and modern development tools.
• Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Camunda BPM or other Business Process Management (BPM) platforms.
• Exposure to React or other frontend frameworks.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development and automated testing tools.
• Experience with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• AWS Certification is a plus.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate with operations, technical teams, and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead workshops and training sessions.