Position: Senior Java Developer
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 6 Months
 
Job Description:
Client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to design and deliver scalable, high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in modern Java technologies, microservices architecture, and full-stack collaboration with Angular-based front ends.
 
Top 3 Skills:

• Strong experience with Java 17+ and backend development
• Expertise in Spring Boot microservices and REST API development
• Hands-on experience with JPA and database integration (SQL/NoSQL)

 
Responsibilities:

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and high-performance backend applications using Java 17+
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot 3.3.x
• Implement data persistence and complex queries using JPA with relational or NoSQL databases
• Develop and support event-driven architectures using Kafka and MQ messaging systems
• Containerize services using Docker for consistent deployment in cloud-native environments
• Collaborate with front-end teams to ensure seamless API integration and end-to-end functionality
• Contribute to UI development using Angular (17+/19+)
• Participate in CI/CD pipelines and source control using Git
• Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams and ensure adherence to architectural standards
• Define system architecture aligned with business and user needs

 
Required:

• Strong proficiency in Java (core concepts, frameworks, and libraries)
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Spring Boot
  • JPA / Hibernate
  • REST API development
• Experience with Angular 17+ (or higher) and TypeScript
• Familiarity with Docker, Git, and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions)
• Experience working with Kafka and messaging systems (MQ)
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) or NoSQL (MongoDB)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong testing and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

 
Preferred:

• Experience designing enterprise-level architectures
• Proven ability to mentor teams and lead technical discussions
• Exposure to full-stack development and UI integration
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage technical deliverables and timelines

 
Years of Experience: 10 Years of Experience 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 55.00/hr.