Java API Developer

Full Stack DeveloperLocation: Durham, NC or Jersey City, NJ or Westlake, TX or Boston, MA or Salt Lake City, UT or Merrimack, NH (Initially Remote)Duration: 12+ months ContractClient: Direct ClientJob Description: We're looking for product-aware, passionate, inquisitive, and responsible engineers to help build and deliver the best web experience to our customers. The ideal candidate is deeply entrenched in front and middle tier development, with a passion for using tools and frameworks to guide the development of stable, robust, and resilient apps that best serve our customer base.Responsibilities:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.8 years of experience developing multi-tier distributed application preferred.Demonstrated expertise developing and testing accessible and responsive UI applications using Angular, NgRx, and TypeScript.Expert level knowledge of REST API development using Java, Spring and Spring Boot technologies.Demonstrated expertise MQ /Kafka technology to develop and support data ingestion services.Familiarity using financial messaging protocols like FIX.Experience using AWS cloud technologies is a plus.Familiarity with GIT workflow for code check-ins and review.Experience with devops/deployment tools and techniques like Jenkins, Concourse, Docker etc.Strong software experience in developing and a proven track record of delivering full-stack cloud-based applications.Demonstrated expertise in various relational and non-relational database technologies (Ideally Oracle/Redis/Aerospike/Dynamo DB DB).Comfortable working in an Agile software delivery environment, with exposure to continuous integration and continuous delivery tools.Passion for clean, maintainable code and always looking to improve engineering skills in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.Learning, adapting, and embracing new concepts & technologies quickly and implementing them successfully.Understanding of fundamental design principles for building a modular and scalable platform.Build positive relationships with other team members and have excellent verbal and written communication.Good communication skills, problem solving skills, and a highly professional attitude are essential for this role.