Java API Developer

Java API DeveloperDuration: 12 months contractLocation/remote: 18700 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ - 3 days onsiteBR is $70/hourInterview platform/method: TeamsStyle of interview: Coding test will be in 2nd round in-person meeting.How many rounds? 2 roundsEnd client interview? Yes (onsite)We are seeking a strong Senior engineer for our Middleware/API engineering team. This team is responsible for building the Customer facing Omni Channel Services.Position Specifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or equivalent.5 years of Java/Functional programming, Spring Boot experience is a must.Experience with SQL and MongoDB2 years of experience with Cloud stack, Microsoft Azure etc. is a must.1 - 2 years of experience in Kotlin.Expertise in objected oriented analysis and design across a variety of platforms.Thorough understanding of JSON, RESTful APIs & microservices.Data structure fundamentals.Good understanding of design concepts and design patterns.Experience in designing and building event driven architecture.Demonstrated experience in Agile development, application design, software development, and testing.Aptitude for learning and applying programming concepts.Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, product, and experience owners.Experience with CICD tools and dev ops.Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration frameworks like Kubernetes.Experience in writing JUnits Tests.Knowledge of observability platforms such as Splunk, Datadog etc.Knowledge of GraphQL technology is a plus.Implementing automated testing using Karate Framework is a plus.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Applying design patterns in developing scalable and highly performant application/features.Writing code and unit tests, automation, code reviews and testing.Deploying to production and dev ops.Work with product managers to prioritize features for ongoing sprints and managing a list of technical requirements based on industry trends, new technologies, known defects, and issues.Manage your own time and work well both independently and as part of a team.Quickly generate and update proof of concepts for testing and team feedback Embrace emerging standards while promoting best practices.Experience with banking domain is a plus but not a necessity.