Java Developer

Java Developer

Location: Trenton, NJ (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ Months

Candidates will need to complete a screening questionnaire that will automatically sent once they are approved. The Recruiter will schedule phone screens directly with the candidate.
Skills: 7+ years of Java/J2EE/Spring Boot/Maven, 5+ years of Thymeleaf, 5+ years DevOps; Thymeleaf is very important to have on all resumes

Job Description

We are looking for a  Java Developer to support the analysis, design, development, testing, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise applications. This position will be  full-time 1+ year contract and  hybrid . 

What You’ll Do

• Develop backend services and enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, J2EE, and related technologies
• Participate in application analysis, design, coding, testing, maintenance, enhancement, and production support activities
• Build and maintain server-side rendered user interfaces using Thymeleaf
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Architects, developers, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions
• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, user stories, use cases, process flows, and acceptance criteria
• Manage source code and participate in code reviews and branch management activities using Git
• Build, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines utilizing Azure DevOps, AWS DevOps tools, or similar technologies
• Design, develop, and maintain relational database schemas with an emphasis on normalization, validation, and data integrity
• Support deployment activities and perform basic server administration functions
• Contribute to front-end development using HTML and CSS
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and technical issues

What You'll Need

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 7 years of hands-on experience with Java, Object-Oriented Programming, Spring Boot, J2EE, and related backend development frameworks
• 7 years of experience using Maven or similar build and dependency management tools
• 5 years of experience using Git version control systems
• 5 years of experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• 5 years of experience with HTML and CSS
• 5 years experience with Thymeleaf
• 3 years of experience working with relational databases including PostgreSQL or RDS environments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to software quality

Preferred:

• 5 years of experience performing requirements gathering, business analysis, and user story development
• 5 years of experience creating use case documentation and business process flows
• Successful completion of an IT certification program, accredited college training, and/or graduate-level technology education
• Full-time professional experience developing and supporting enterprise IT applications