Java Developer

Java Developer Location: Trenton, NJ Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension Note: Candidates must work 3 days a week ON-SITE 8-4:30 physically IN-Office in Trenton, NJ. (2 days remote work) Candidates must currently reside within a 1-hour commute – we will not consider candidates who are relocating

Job Description We are looking for a Java Developer to support the analysis, design, development, testing, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise applications. This position will be full-time 1+ year contract and hybrid. Candidates must be currently within a 1-hour commute of Trenton with the ability to work onsite 3-days per week.

What You'll Do Develop backend services and enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, J2EE, and related technologies

Participate in application analysis, design, coding, testing, maintenance, enhancement, and production support activities

Build and maintain server-side rendered user interfaces using Thymeleaf

Collaborate with Business Analysts, Architects, developers, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions

Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements

Translate business requirements into technical specifications, user stories, use cases, process flows, and acceptance criteria

Manage source code and participate in code reviews and branch management activities using Git

Build, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines utilizing Azure DevOps, AWS DevOps tools, or similar technologies

Design, develop, and maintain relational database schemas with an emphasis on normalization, validation, and data integrity

Support deployment activities and perform basic server administration functions

Contribute to front-end development using HTML and CSS

Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and technical issues

What You'll Need Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

7 years of hands-on experience with Java, Object-Oriented Programming, Spring Boot, J2EE, and related backend development frameworks

7 years of experience using Maven or similar build and dependency management tools

5 years of experience using Git version control systems

5 years of experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

5 years of experience with HTML and CSS

5 years experience with Thymeleaf

3 years of experience working with relational databases including PostgreSQL or RDS environments

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities

Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to software quality

Preferred: 5 years of experience performing requirements gathering, business analysis, and user story development

5 years of experience creating use case documentation and business process flows

Successful completion of an IT certification program, accredited college training, and/or graduate-level technology education

Full-time professional experience developing and supporting enterprise IT applications

Physical Demands Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards

Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor