Software Engineer

Software Engineer 3 – Core JavaClient: Financial ServicesLocation: Charlotte, NC (CIC)Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite RequiredContract Length: 6 Months, with Possible Extension or ConversionBill Rate: $53 - $57Top Requirements5–7 years of strong Core Java backend development experienceSpring Boot and microservices developmentKafka experience, including filters and event-processing conceptsReact experience, preferably supporting Java-to-React modernizationExperience with MongoDB and strong technical communication skillsPlussesFinancial services experienceCollections application experienceCloud experienceKubernetes or OpenShift experienceAbility to read and enhance legacy Java Server Faces codeExperience using AI-assisted development toolsJob SummaryIn this contingent resource assignment, you will participate in moderately complex Software Engineering initiatives supporting a large, complex legacy Collections application. The selected engineer will primarily work on the Core Java backend while supporting a modernization effort migrating application functionality from Java Server Faces to React.The role requires strong Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka, and MongoDB experience. The engineer will join a 10-person Kanban team responsible for ongoing application enhancements, quarterly releases, operational support, and continued modernization. The candidate should be comfortable working within a large enterprise application and contributing to both legacy-code analysis and new cloud-oriented services.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain enterprise Java backend servicesBuild and enhance Spring Boot microservicesDesign and implement reusable backend componentsTroubleshoot complex application issuesRead, analyze, and enhance existing legacy Java codeSupport application performance, reliability, and maintainabilitySupport the migration from Java Server Faces to ReactCollaborate with frontend engineers on backend APIs and application integrationUpdate services and interfaces required by modernized user experiencesHelp validate migrated functionality against existing business behaviorBuild and support Kafka-based integrationsConfigure and troubleshoot message processingApply filtering and routing logic based on application requirementsInvestigate event-flow issues and support reliable data exchangeDevelop and troubleshoot MongoDB-backed application servicesSupport data access, validation, and performance optimizationCollaborate on schema and query design for microservicesDiagnose issues involving application and database interactionsWork with services deployed in OpenShift cloud environmentsSupport cloud-based application delivery and troubleshootingApply Kubernetes concepts where applicableCollaborate with platform teams on deployment and runtime issuesWork within a Kanban delivery modelParticipate in planning, refinement, demonstrations, and team coordinationSupport quarterly release activities when neededCollaborate with Engineers, Product Owners, QA teams, and business partnersCommunicate technical issues and solutions clearlyEEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. 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