Job Description

Job Title: Java Developer

Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ (On-Site from day 1)

Duration: 6-12month contract with multiple extensions

Rate: $55/hr. on W2 // $60/hr. on C2C

Job Description

Role:

Build application platforms customized to enable more seamless solutions that:

• Increase brand exposure
• Deliver relevant and timely insights to clients
• Ensure an intuitive, secure experience for maximum usability
• Allow for developer-oriented, adaptable communication protocols, unified APIs, and integrations with multiple other systems

Technical Skills

Proficient in Java:

• Deep understanding of Java programming, including core concepts, syntax, and advanced features.

AWS Services:

• Experience with a variety of AWS services, such as:
• Compute: EC2, Lambda
• Storage: S3, EBS, Glacier
• Databases: RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora DB
• Networking: VPC, Route 53, API Gateway
• Event Streaming: MSK Kafka

Infrastructure as Code:

• Familiarity with tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform for defining and provisioning infrastructure.

Cloud Architecture Skills

1. System Design: Ability to design scalable and resilient cloud architectures using AWS best practices.
2. Microservices: Experience in developing microservices architecture and deploying them on AWS.
3. Containerization: Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes; experience with Amazon ECS or EKS for container orchestration.
4. Cloud Migration: Experience with migrating on-premises applications to the AWS cloud.
5. Performance Optimization: Skills in optimizing cloud applications for performance and cost efficiency.

Development Skills

• Frameworks: Experience with popular Java frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, or Java EE.
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Strong grasp of OOP principles and design patterns.
• Database Knowledge: Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Web Technologies: Familiarity with RESTful services, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Version Control: Proficient in using version control systems, especially Git.
• Testing: Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools like JUnit, Mockito, or Selenium.
• Build Tools: Experience with Maven or Gradle.

Experience

• Project Leadership: Ability to lead projects, mentor junior developers, and provide technical guidance.
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and optimize applications.

Soft Skills

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to a positive team dynamic.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing project requirements.

Additional Qualities

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to coding and documentation, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Time Management: Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Passion for Technology: Genuine interest in keeping up with industry trends and advancements in technology.

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