Backend developer level 2

JOB DESCRIPTION:As a Backend Developer, you will have the opportunity to design, build, test, maintain, and have a direct and meaningful impact on the roadmap of the Kroger Technology platform. You will be responsible for design and development of backend components of highly scalable eCommerce web and Merchandizing applications.• Experience with modern libraries and tooling• Significant GO and Java programming skills and data structures• Significant Microservices architecture and development skills• Significant experience with the Spring Framework (Persistence, REST, Messaging, Integrations) such as Spring Boot• Significant experience on core features of Spring such as Dependency Injection and Aspect-Oriented Programming, Spring Security etc.• Significant knowledge of SQL Database and NoSQL Databases ( Oracle, Postgres, Cassandra )• Significant experience in Messaging architectures & development- Kafka or equivalent• Proven Experience in building RESTful APIs and a deep understanding of REST principles• Proven Experience working with Docker or similar technologies, GIT, CI/CD and writing unit/integration tests• Strong analytical problem solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills• Self-starter with strong initiative, quality deliverable and ability to work under pressure• Business-minded approach to time, costs, and deadlines• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environmentKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:• Lead and participate in the design and implementation of large and/or architecturally significant applications.• Champion company standards and best practices. Work to continuously improve software delivery processes and practices.• Build partnerships across the application, business and infrastructure teams.• Develop programming specifications. Design, code and unit test application code using Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices.• Complete estimates and work plans independently as appropriate for design, development, implementation and rollout tasks.• Create technical system documentation and ensure that this documentation remains current throughout all phases of the SDLC.• Communicate with the appropriate teams to ensure that assignments are managed appropriately and that completed assignments are of the highest quality.• Support and maintain applications utilizing required tools and technologies. Provide support for applications, including involvement with the Support Center, NOC, Infrastructure teams, and vendors as appropriate. Provide off-hours support (24 x 7) as required.• Assist other personnel on assignments including mentoring or providing on-the-job training to more junior associates. Mentor team members in software development principles, patterns, processes and practices.• Direct the day-to-day work activities of other team members.

Top 3 Skills: Java, Springboot, Kafka, Azure, Distributed DB (Cosmos, Postgres, YB), Grafana

Required Skills : Java, Springboot, Kafka, Azure, Distributed DB (Cosmos, Postgres, YB), Grafana Needs to be in: Cincinnati, Chicago, Boca Raton, Charlotte, Portland & San JoseNotes :Selling points for candidate :Project Verification Info :The information provided below is for Apex Systems AV use only and is not to be distributed publicly, or to any third party. Any distribution of the below information will result in corrective action from Apex Systems Vendor Management. MSA: Restricted Client Letter: Will ProvideCandidate must be your W2 Employee :YesExclusive to Apex :NoFace to face interview required :NoCandidate must be local :NoCandidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::NoInterview times set : :NoType of project :Master Job Title :Branch Code :