Java Spring Boot Dev

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Java Spring Boot Dev in Minneapolis, MN. Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement enterprise-grade microservices using Java 8/17/21 and the Spring Boot framework
• Build scalable, secure, and maintainable backend solutions following microservices architecture principles
• Analyze and assess user issues, perform system reviews, troubleshoot problems, and deliver timely resolutions
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, agile, and team-oriented environment
• Develop and maintain comprehensive unit and integration test coverage using JUnit and Mockito
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues
• Ensure software solutions meet all functional, non-functional, quality, and security requirements
• Produce clear technical documentation, API specifications, and operational guides for developed services
• Share technical knowledge and mentor team members on best practices and modern development techniques
• Create, deploy, monitor, and support microservices using Spring Boot and cloud-native development practices
• Follow the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including design, development, testing, deployment, and support
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate microservices with relational and non-relational databases
• Develop event-driven solutions leveraging messaging technologies such as Kafka
• Create high-quality, scalable, resilient, and maintainable applications with a focus on backend systems and distributed architectures
• Implement CI/CD best practices and ensure code quality through automated testing and code reviews
• Strong hands-on experience with Java 8, Java 17, and/or Java 21
• Extensive experience designing and developing Microservices using Spring Boot
• Strong experience building RESTful APIs, web services, and distributed applications
• Hands-on experience with event-driven architecture and messaging technologies such as Kafka
• Solid experience writing unit, integration, and automated tests using JUnit 5, Mockito
• Experience with relational databases, SQL, PL/SQL, and data integration patterns
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Deep understanding of Spring ecosystem components, including: Spring Data JPA; Spring Security; Spring HATEOAS; Spring REST; Spring for Apache Kafka; JPA Criteria Query
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, and clean coding practices
• Knowledge of configuration and markup formats such as JSON, YAML, XML, and related technologies
• Working knowledge of quality and security scanning tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, and WEB Inspect
• Proficiency in source control and DevOps tools such as Git, Swagger/OpenAPI, and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills