Job Title: Java Developer
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $84/hour (C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Duties:

Client is requesting a Java developer under the Programmer 4 classification to help understand and redevelop legacy COBOL code in Java. The role suits a senior developer with extensive Java knowledge and hands-on, full-lifecycle implementation experience who can wear different hats as needed (solutions consultant, technical lead, project manager) and has successfully integrated business solutions from conception to completion using Java.

 Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead Java developer on the primary assignment
• Collaborate with other developers to deliver Java solutions that provide the business-critical functions the legacy COBOL applications currently perform
• Utilize current best practices and help OIC establish/refine coding standards
• Work in an agile/iterative development manner to provide regular and routine evidence of progress towards completion
• Write, test, and document application components to successfully deliver work
• Work collaboratively with OIC IT team members and other subject matter experts (e.g., BWC team members) to determine the best solution approach
• Design, code, and implement Java application code
• Adhere to timelines and development goals
• Test the stability and functionality of the application
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs
• Write documents and provide technical training for OIC IT staff
• Maintain the security and integrity of the application software
• Prepare appropriate documentation (e.g., flowcharts, narratives, code comments)
• Coordinate programming activities conducted by the team (professional-level, non-supervisory position)
• Confer with business and technical personnel to resolve problems of intent, inaccuracy, or feasibility of computer processing
• Work with necessary personnel to determine whether modifications or enhancements are needed
• Leverage excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop new business process and programming solutions as directed by business and technical stakeholders

 Experience:

• 10+ Years as IT industry developing Java based applications.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, both written and oral
• Ability to collaborate with supporting resources across business and/or functional lines
• Excellent organizational skills; proven analytical, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Must meet productivity standards, complete work in a timely manner, and strive to increase productivity
• Strong proficiency in Java (8/11/17+) and Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles
• Expertise with Java frameworks and libraries (e.g., Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA)
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Proficiency in relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server)
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Maven, Gradle)
• Proficiency working in common open-source IDEs such as Eclipse and Visual Studio Code