Senior Java Full Stack Developer

Location – Livonia Michigan

Local candidates only. U.S. Citizens & Green Cards. Tuesday /Wednesday/Thursday in house -hybrid

Job Type- Contract

Description

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Core Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, REST, SOAP, Microservices, GIT, JUnit, Mockito.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in ReactJS, Node JS.
• Must be able to understand existing development stack involving microservices and react apps and contribute to team goals.
• Experience with content management system like Bloomreach.
• Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux).
• Hands on experience of working with relational databases.
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
• Knowledge of HTML5 & CSS3.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs.
• JavaScript Unit Testing (e.g., Jest).

General Purpose The Senior Java Developer is responsible for designing, writing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable, and high-performance application software in an Agile environment. This role includes leading development efforts, resolving technical issues, and continuously enhancing development processes. The Senior Java Developer will also mentor junior developers and take on leadership responsibilities as needed.

Position Responsibilities Development Practices:

• Maintain and enhance automated build and deploy processes using modern CI/CD tools.
• Develop deployment instructions and ensure successful deployments.
• Design and implement automated unit testing frameworks.
• Conduct thorough unit testing and code reviews.
• Adhere to AAA Life security and compliance requirements.

Project Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into innovative technology solutions.
• Take ownership of technical aspects and drive projects to completion.
• Understand requirements, design, and full project architecture.
• Conduct technical analysis and work breakdown.
• Develop solution designs and estimate work.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, enhance, and document components.
• Participate in design reviews and peer-reviews.
• Use best practices and coding standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Collaborate with the team to mitigate risks.
• Support applications outside of normal business hours.

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving and Analysis: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to break down complex situations.
• Open Communication: Active listening and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Relationship Building: Effective collaboration and communication with team members.
• Gets Results/Initiative: Proactive and minimal supervision required.
• Resilience: Maintain productivity and performance under stress.
• Creativity and Innovation: Generate creative ideas and apply novel approaches.
• Planning and Organizing: Create detailed project plans and manage time efficiently.
• Learning Predisposition: Pursue learning opportunities and stay updated with new technologies.
• Technical/Functional Expertise: Demonstrate mastery of technical skills and maintain state-of-the-art knowledge.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant field.
• 7+ years of overall IT experience, 5+ years with enterprise software applications.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Core Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, REST, SOAP, Microservices, GIT, JUnit, Mockito.
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Recommended: SQL Query, Tomcat, Jenkins, Maven, Hibernate, JQuery, JavaScript.
• Knowledge of unit testing methodologies and frameworks.
• Experience in Agile software development practices.
• Ability to anticipate technical issues and formulate remedial actions.
• Ability to analyze software requirements for feasibility within time and cost constraints.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide junior developers.
• Lead development efforts and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Proactively identify and address team challenges and opportunities