Java Backend Engineer job vacancy

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Role Title: Java Back End Engineer

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Duration: 6 months CTH

Preferred Location: Local to Raleigh, NC- onsite 3 days a week, remote 2 days

Role Description:

Develop customized code, software integration, perform analysis, configure solutions, using tools specific to the project or the area.
Participate in the development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support of highly complex solutions in adherence to company standards, including robust unit testing and support for subsequent release testing.
Build non-functional monitoring capabilities and provide escalated support for highly complex applications in production.
Build in and maintain security controls and monitoring in support of company standards.
In an Agile environment:
- Responsible for delivering high quality working software and automating manual/reusable tasks working directly, and engage with, the business from the beginning of the design work.
- Leverage continuous engineering practices to deliver business value regarding effectiveness of the design. Actively participate in refining user stories.
- Responsible for design, developing, and maintaining automated unit testing, and supporting integration and functional testing.
- Responsible for providing automated monitoring capabilities, providing warranty support, and providing knowledge transfer to production support.
- Develop code in accordance with the acceptance criteria established by the Product Owner.

Requirements: This person is mainly going to develop API's with a need to be strong in Java/Spring Boot and AWS.

Hands-on delivery using AWS services/products
API delivery using Java, Spring/Spring Boot, Git, and Unix/Linux (comfortable with using MACs as Dev env.)
Strong fundamentals - Computer Science and debugging skills
Self-learner, + aptitude and attitude
Does not require banking or financial experience
Start-up exp. a plus
Bachelor's Degree and five+ years of experience or equivalent education and software engineering training or experience
Strong hands-on experience in Java/Spring/Spring Boot technology with REST/SOAP service skill set.
Good understanding of Database Technology with foundational SQL and Stored procedure skills.
Solid understanding of DevOps practices
Basic knowledge/foundation of Cloud technology and Cloud concepts with AWS
Experience working with Agile SDLC frameworks and working within cross disciplinary teams
Ability to mentor less experienced engineers

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or related degree
Banking or financial services experience. Knowledge of one or more of the following: Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design with strong analytical and debugging skills
Experience with Open-Source tools and frameworks
Direct experience or certification with cloud technologies, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Strong understanding of SOA and/or Open API methodologies and service architectures
Experience using application containers (Docker/Kubernetes) and caching technologies
Solid knowledge of relational database design and development (SQL, stored procedures, data modeling)
Experience with messaging systems (i.e., MQ and JMS)
Experience with build tools, such as Git, Maven, and Jenkins. Proven ability to write comprehensive unit and integration tests