Java Software Engineer

Kforce Inc.

Jersey City, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$68–$78
SKILLS
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Kafka, Application Programming Interface (API), Atlassian JIRA, Business-to-Business (B2B), Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Applications, Docker, GitHub, Java, Legal, Microservices, Network Design, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, REST (Representational State Transfer), Short Messaging Service (SMS), Software Administration, Software Engineering, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player
LOCATION
Jersey City, NJ
POSTED
Today
Kforce has a client in Jersey City, NJ that is seeking a Java Software Engineer. Summary: The person filling this role will be responsible for assisting the existing R4 distributed developers in processing daily work, that includes, but is not limited to: Rehydrations, OPA changes, EOL software updates, server upgrades, Github Security Violations, creation and monitoring of DataDog logs, Disaster Recovery Testing, B2B Certificate Renewals, Venafi API Authorization Changes, and Jira story resolutions. Furthermore, this person will be the R4 point person in providing production support for distributed applications. They will be responsible for addressing such issues in a prompt manner by meeting with our Engineering counterparts in a collaborative manner to work toward a resolution.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, engineering or equivalent
  • 10+ years of experience
  • Expertise in designing complex network of microservices which can handle high TPS traffic with low latency
  • Expert level in development experience in Java, Spring Boot and relevant frameworks; Proficient in design, development, and consumption of RESTful APIs
  • Experience working with Docker containers, Kubernetes and its optimization and orchestration of workloads/pods is highly preferable
  • Involvement with CI/CD Pipeline, building robust Cloud ready scalable APIs and background processes
  • Highly proficient in AWS Native services, especially EKS, RDS is highly preferred
  • Knowledge of streaming and messaging platforms (Kafka)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/