Application Developer

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $55 - $60 / hr. w2 We are seeking a Senior Level Java Developer with strong RESTful experience to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in migrating our services from SOAP to RESTful architecture. This position requires a developer who is adept at working with APIs, API gateways, and microservices, and who can contribute to the modernization of our application infrastructure. Responsibilities Develop and maintain RESTful services and APIs. Participate in the migration of services from SOAP to RESTful architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement web applications in a Java/J2EE environment. Utilize cloud technologies, preferably AWS, for application development and deployment. Integrate vendor solutions and APIs into existing systems. Work with JavaScript frameworks such as Vue, React, and Node.js. Implement MVC architecture, OOAD, and design patterns. Manage and optimize enterprise database systems, preferably Oracle, using SQL and stored procedures. Utilize command line git and GitHub for version control. Implement and manage containerization using Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines. Ensure container security and orchestration in a cloud environment. Test, debug, and diagnose software issues, developing test cases and plans as needed. Participate in Agile product development using Scrum or Kanban methodologies. Qualifications: Strong experience with SOAP/RESTful services, APIs, API gateways, and microservices. Proficiency in Java and related technologies (JPA, MVC frameworks, CSS, JSON/XML, Struts, JQuery, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, HTML). Experience with enterprise database management systems, preferably Oracle. Proficiency in using git and GitHub for version control. Experience with container technologies and CI/CD concepts. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose software bugs and system issues. Experience in developing test cases and plans. Agile development experience with Scrum or Kanban. Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec.