Job: Java Developer III

Location: 17 W Main St., Madison, WI 53703

Duration: 10+ Months (with possibility of extensions)

LinkedIn must required.

Interview Process:IN PERSON INTERVIEWS ARE REQUIRED FOR BOTH FIRST AND SECOND ROUND. A real-time screenshot photo of the candidate MUST be uploaded in order to accept an interview request..

Note: Candidate MUST be a resident local to Madison or near the Madison office, or willing to relocate to Madison prior to starting the role at their own expense. LOCAL CANDIDATES STRONGLY PREFERRED. The selected hire can work 100% remote from within the Madison area but must be available to come into the office if needed.

Top Required Skills & Years of Experience:   

• 5+ years working with Java and spring framework/spring boot
• 5+ years in web applications development, web services, REST Api and etc
• 3+ years in Messaging Queues and Caching and related tools like Kafka and Redis
• 2+ years of work in Angular
• 5+ years working in Relational databases like Oracle

Nice to Have Skills:

• Dell Boomi, Dynatrace, Microsoft Azure DeVops

Project Details: Client requires a Java Developer III with strong core Java/spring framework/Messaging queue/Caching experience for the application development unit for the Criminal History (CH) Improvements and modernization project(s).

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer with strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Messaging Queues, Caching and Angular to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications seamlessly integrating Java-based backend systems with Angular-based frontends. This role requires a proactive problem solver who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Java-based backend applications, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Good working experience using spring boot, messaging queues, caching and having good experience using Kafka, Redis and or equivalent tools. 
• Develop and maintain Angular-based front-end user interfaces with a focus on responsiveness, usability, and ADA/WCAG compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, and APM/QA engineers, to gather and implement requirements.
• Create and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring system reliability and robustness.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Java and Angular development.
• Have good experience doing code reviews and contribute to code quality and standards to ensure high-quality product delivery.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot), Hibernate/JPA, Message queuing, and caching.
• Advanced skills in Angular (Angular 2+ required), Typescript, HTML5, and CSS3. 
• Experience designing, creating, and documenting RESTful API using Spring Boot and OpenAPI
• Practical knowledge of, and experience with, various middleware platforms like Apache Kafka, Redis, and BOOMI.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and dynamic environment configuration.
• Experience developing wire frames and mock-ups as a tool to communicate design concepts with stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, Iterative, and waterfall development methodologies.