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Lead Java Developer

ACT Professional Solutions

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Target Hire Date:

2025-06-30

Job Description

We are looking for a Java Developer to work on web and API-based software solutions for clients . This position will be full-time and hybrid.

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborating with a team of application specialists in supporting our client's enterprise applications
  • Developing and unit testing REST web services and solutions using web applications. Knowledge of tools like SOAP UI and Postman is a must
  • Translating business requirements into code in compliance with defined development standards, including all code documentation and design documentation
  • Writing backend as well as frontend code for web-based applications
  • Resolving defects in a timely and thorough manner
  • Actively participating in performance tuning across both application and network tiers
  • Assessing and triage issues at various levels based on priority and urgency
  • Escalating issues to management, as appropriate
  • Simultaneously managing multiple priorities to ensure timelines are met
  • Participating in cross training and knowledge sharing of best practices, both within and outside of the team.
  • Rapidly learning new applications and technologies as new systems are added to CAI's client programs
  • Promoting teamwork and effective communication. Fostering mutually beneficial working relationships with all CAI and client team members.
  • Delivering defect-free solutions that are compliant with industry and application best practices.
  • Analyzing periodic, vendor-released application upgrades

What You'll Need

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Programmer/Analyst, Software Developer, IT Consultant, or similar occupation. Skills Required
  • Deep technical knowledge of recent versions of the following tools and technologies:
  • Java
  • Angular 13
  • Spring Boot
  • Spring Data JPA
  • Spring Framework
  • Spring Security
  • Hibernate
  • Maven
  • Oracle
  • JBoss
  • GitLab
  • SQL Developer/Toad
  • JIRA
  • JBoss Cruise Control
  • Eclipse
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • The ability to work well under pressure and to perform to deadlines
  • Team player who is self-aware
  • Sound decision making ability with the ability to consult where needed
  • High level of attention to detail and a desire to drive quality

The ability to work unsupervised

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
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    Contract
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    Information Technology
  • Industries
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