Java Developer

Job Title: Java Developer
Duration: 6-12 months
Location: Remote




Work Type:
Rate: Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.




Skills :
1. Java Backend development using Java/Spring for building scalable, high-performance enterprise applications and APIs.
2. Scala Functional and concurrent programming, typically for data-intensive, distributed, or high-throughput backend systems (often with Akka/Play).
3. Angular Frontend development skills (TypeScript, RxJS) to build and integrate responsive UI components with the backend services

Job description/responsibilities:

Backend Development (Java & Scala)
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and REST/gRPC APIs using Java (Spring Boot/Spring Framework) and Scala (Akka/Play Framework, if used for concurrent or data-intensive systems)
Write clean, testable, well-documented code following SOLID principles and design patterns
Optimize application performance, including JVM tuning, memory management, and query optimization
Work with functional programming paradigms in Scala for concurrent, distributed, or data pipeline components
Integrate with databases (SQL/NoSQL), messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and caching layers (Redis)

Frontend Development (Angular)
Develop and maintain responsive UI components/modules using Angular (TypeScript, RxJS, NgRx or similar state management)
Ensure seamless integration between Angular frontend and Java/Scala backend APIs
Collaborate on UX/UI decisions and enforce frontend coding standards and component reusability

Architecture & Design
Participate in system design and architecture discussions; contribute to microservices design, event-driven architecture, and API contracts
Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and libraries across the stack
Ensure scalability, security, and maintainability of solutions end-to-end (frontend to backend)

Code Quality & Testing
Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests (JUnit, ScalaTest, Jasmine/Karma or Jest for Angular)
Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices across Java, Scala, and Angular codebases
Drive CI/CD pipeline improvements and support DevOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins/GitLab CI)

Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor junior/mid-level developers across both backend and frontend disciplines
Collaborate with product managers, QA, and architects to translate requirements into technical solutions
Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and contribute to estimation and planning
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, including performance bottlenecks and cross-stack bugs

Documentation & Standards
Document technical designs, APIs, and architectural decisions
Uphold coding standards, security practices, and compliance requirements across the tech stack

ABOUT Ztek:
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Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Ztek s diversity-focused hiring models have proven successful, particularly in hiring veterans. The company's veteran-focused hiring and deployment program, Z-V.E.T, matches skilled veterans with clients' needs in various areas.
Disclaimer:
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