Myticas's direct client based out of Chicago, IL is seeking a Java /AWS Developer for a remote contract opportunity.
NOTE: Looking for W2 candidates only and Requires ANACI clearance.
Top competencies required for this position:
- 3-5 years in Java development experience
- Spring MVC, Java Script, Ajax, ORM, and web services
- AWS development experience (including serverless technologies such as S3, Lambdas, etc…)
- Build automation and code repository tools (i.e. Jenkins, Git, Maven, etc.)
- Database development experience (including relational and non-relational)
- Agile/SAFe experience
Top 4 soft skills:
- Collaboration/Teamwork
- Adaptability (adjusts to changes in priorities)
- Critical Thinking (applies objective analysis and reasoning)
Responsibilities:
The Software Engineer contributes as a member of the Development Team throughout each phase of the software development lifecycle, including contributing to technical proof of concepts, assisting in designs, implementing of systems according to standards, and creating automated tests. The incumbent works under close supervision on technical tasks of high complexity of medium to large scale utilizing pre-established standards and best practices. The Software Engineer will at times mentor members of the team.
- Develops high quality code that has minimal interruption to the production environment and helps meets project deadlines
- Documents and contributes to solution designs in a team setting and seeks feedback from the team during design sessions
- Communicates regularly on the progress of work products and deliverables to management and other members of the team during the daily standup and design sessions
- Participates in peer review sessions and leads by example on how to critique technical deliverables
- Documents technology standards and best practices and ensures adherence to these standards
- Conducts analysis of application and database performance, reviews log files, troubleshoots, and monitors applications in partnership with the application support team
- Assists with implementing reliable automated test cases in order to ensure application quality and stability in partnership with Quality Engineers
- Assists with the responsibilities of other team members as business needs change including that of a quality assurance professional or product analyst