Senior Java Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Java Developer

Duration: 6 months

Location: McLean, VA Hybrid (3 Days in Office)

Contract Type: W2 Only

Pay Rate Range: $60 - $75/Hour

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot and debug application issues and implement effective solutions.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, continuously improving existing skills and knowledge.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical leadership and support.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of new applications and enhancements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Java development.
• Strong proficiency in Java, with a good understanding of its ecosystems.
• Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, and J2EE.
• Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs and web services.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular or React.
• Experience with database systems, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and experience with cloud-native applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools.