Java Developer

Job Title: Java Developer (Spring Boot, Microservices & APIs)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Local Candidates Only – 5 days Onsite)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with a strong background in Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building scalable, high-performance enterprise applications and should be local to the Pittsburgh, PA area.

Required Skills & Qualifications

10+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development.

Strong proficiency in Java 8/11/17 and object-oriented programming concepts.

Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and the Spring Framework.

Strong experience designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs.

Solid experience building and supporting Microservices-based architectures.

Experience with API integration, API security, and API lifecycle management.

Strong knowledge of Hibernate/JPA and relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.

Experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ is preferred.

Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes is a plus.

Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is preferred.

Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications.

Build and enhance scalable Microservices using Spring Boot.

Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs with internal and external systems.

Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA teams, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions.

Optimize application performance and ensure scalability and reliability.

Participate in code reviews and follow coding best practices.

Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.

Contribute to Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Knowledge of event-driven architecture.

Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk, ELK, or Prometheus.

Financial services or enterprise application development experience is a plus.