Java Software Engineer

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

• 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.


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