Java Developer – Specialized Platforms and Integrations

Accountabilities:: Java Application Development: Develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based applications and services that support specialized enterprise platforms and business processes. System Integration: Connect Java applications with existing systems, third-party platforms, and enterprise services to ensure reliable data exchange and seamless interoperability. API Development: Design, implement, test, and maintain REST APIs that enable communication between applications and support evolving business requirements. Framework and Platform Development: Use Spring and Spring Boot, where applicable, to build maintainable backend services and implement platform enhancements. Enterprise Application Support: Contribute to the development and maintenance of established enterprise applications, ensuring their functionality aligns with operational and business needs. Requirements Analysis: Work with technical and business stakeholders to understand project objectives, assess system requirements, and translate them into effective software solutions. Testing and Debugging: Perform software testing, troubleshoot application issues, identify defects, and implement fixes to maintain software quality and reliability. Production Support: Help investigate and resolve issues affecting live applications, supporting system stability and ongoing operational performance. Specialized Platform Integration: Depending on project assignments, contribute to integrations involving Adobe Experience Manager, Facets, mainframe systems, healthcare regulatory applications, or other domain-specific platforms. Middleware and Technical Connectivity: Support integrations involving messaging systems, middleware, and components developed in other programming languages, including C and C++, where required. Emerging Technology Integration: Contribute to projects involving AI services, large language models (LLMs), Model Context Protocol (MCP) services, or data-processing technologies such as Spark, depending on assignment needs. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with developers, technical specialists, and business teams to deliver project milestones, resolve technical challenges, and maintain effective communication throughout the development lifecycle. Requirements: Java Development Experience: Hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and supporting Java-based applications and backend services. Application and Integration Expertise: Experience building or integrating Java applications, services, or APIs within enterprise environments. Spring Framework Knowledge: Familiarity with Spring or Spring Boot, depending on the requirements of the assigned project. REST API Development: Understanding of RESTful API design, implementation, testing, and integration with internal or external systems. Enterprise Systems Knowledge: Ability to work with established applications, specialized platforms, and interconnected software systems. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess technical requirements, identify appropriate solutions, troubleshoot issues, and implement reliable software improvements. Testing and Production Support: Experience testing, debugging, maintaining, or supporting software in production environments. Linux and Microservices Familiarity: Knowledge of Linux, microservices, and enterprise application architectures is beneficial. Specialized Platform Experience: Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager, Facets, mainframe systems, or healthcare regulatory applications is an advantage. Integration Technologies: Experience with middleware, messaging systems, or integrating Java applications with C/C++ components is desirable. AI and Emerging Technologies: Exposure to AI services, LLMs, Model Context Protocol (MCP), or related integration patterns is beneficial for relevant assignments. Data Processing and Analytics: Familiarity with Apache Spark or financial analytics technologies is an advantage. Communication and Collaboration: Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, collaborate with technical and business stakeholders, and contribute effectively to project teams. Adaptability and Ownership: Willingness to work across different technical environments, learn unfamiliar platforms, and take responsibility for delivering quality software solutions. Work Authorization: Must meet the applicable work authorization requirements for the United States and the specific contract assignment. Benefits: Competitive Contract Rate: Indicative compensation of $80–$90 per hour, depending on the assignment, experience, and agreed contract terms. Remote Work Flexibility: Opportunity to work remotely from the United States, subject to project requirements. Diverse Technical Assignments: Potential to contribute to enterprise integrations, platform enhancements, backend development, and specialized business applications. Broad Technology Exposure: Opportunities to work with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, Linux, and enterprise integration technologies. Specialized Project Experience: Potential exposure to healthcare systems, financial analytics, mainframe environments, content management platforms, and emerging AI technologies, depending on the assignment. Professional Development: Build practical experience solving complex integration challenges and working with diverse enterprise technology stacks. Collaborative Work Environment: Work with technical and business stakeholders to develop solutions that support operational needs and business objectives.