Senior Java API

Role - Senior Java API Start/Duration - 12 Months Work Location - Hybrid (2-3 days onsite a week in Atlanta; zip code 30354). The candidate needs to live in (or relocate to) Atlanta, GA during the contract. Preference given to candidates currently in Atlanta. Keys - Java Development (7 years), Microservices deployment via containers into the cloud (AWS), container orchestration, AWS, AWS Cloud, Agile, etc. Bonus Areas - 12-Factor development, API Lifecycle Management, Jenkins, Spring, etc. The key items I am filtering on to start are: In Atlanta currently (maybe will consider relocations) 7 years w/ Java Notable history working with Java API solutions based on Microservices deployed through containerization (ideally to AWS) Experience: At least 7 years in Java/J2EE software development within an Agile environment. Minimum 3 years of experience in 12-factor application development using REST APIs. Proficiency in XSLT, API, SOAP, Security, JavaScript, Full Stack, Docker, PaaS, microservices. Experience in deploying microservices into containers. Familiarity with Red Hat OpenShift or similar container orchestration platforms. Strong understanding of object-oriented analysis, design concepts, object modeling, and custom/vendor schema interpretation. Experienced in SAFe, Kanban, DevOps, Agile/Scrum methodologies. Knowledge in enterprise Java applications and development frameworks. Proficiency in Git, YAML file manipulation. Involvement in design, development, testing, deployment of server and UI screens using Java/J2EE. Knowledge of API lifecycle management platforms. Experience in API support post-deployment. Familiarity with API documentation/design frameworks (e.g., Swagger). Skilled in building APIs for both internal and external use. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in automated test suite development Test Driven Development (TDD). Proficiency in Jenkins and CI/CD toolsets. Experience in AWS environment, preferably with containers. Ability to troubleshoot deployments leveraging AWS cloud experience. Leadership in projects using Spring is advantageous. Knowledge of business rule languages/technologies. Prior application system support experience. Airline industry experience is a plus.