Java API Developer

Centraprise; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Centraprise in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced Senior Java/J2EE engineer to lead a team of developers. You will design and deploy RESTful and SOAP services using Spring Boot and microservices, ensure API security with OAuth/JWT, and drive cloud deployments with Docker/Kubernetes on AWS.

Strong collaboration with product managers and architects will translate requirements into scalable designs. You will mentor engineers, enforce high coding standards, and champion unit/integration testing with

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of Java/J2EE software development with technical leadership.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Designing RESTful and SOAP web services with Swagger/OpenAPI.
• SQL and NoSQL databases with design and query optimization.
• Cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and containerization with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Lead, mentor and provide technical guidance to a developer team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce coding standards.
• Architect and implement robust RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Oversee API integration with internal and third-party systems and data sources.
• Drive CI/CD with Jenkins and GitHub, and manage cloud deployments (AWS).
• Collaborate with product managers and architects to translate requirements into designs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Mentorship

Collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub

JUnit

Mockito

Job description

• Experience: Significant experience (typically 8-10+ years) in Java/J2EE software development, including experience in a technical leadership role.
• Programming Languages & Frameworks: Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, and experience with microservices architecture.
• API Technologies: Expertise in designing and developing RESTful and/or SOAP web services, and knowledge of API management platforms and documentation tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Database Management: Proficiency with both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB), including database design and query optimization.
• Cloud & Tools: Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Methodologies: Experience working within Agile/Scrum and DevOps methodologies.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to lead a team and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to a team of developers, conducting code reviews and ensuring adherence to high-quality coding standards and best practices.
• API Architecture & Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring performance, security (e.g., OAuth, JWT), and reliability.
• System Integration: Oversee the integration of APIs with various internal and third-party systems, applications, and data sources, utilizing middleware technologies and ensuring seamless data flow.
• Collaboration & Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and business stakeholders, to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architectural designs.
• Quality Assurance & Testing: Ensure comprehensive testing is performed (unit and integration tests), identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs, and maintain code quality using tools like JUnit or Mockito.
• DevOps & Cloud Integration: Drive the adoption of DevOps practices and work with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes) to build infrastructure for integration and deployment of API services, both on-premise and in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Documentation & Standards: Produce comprehensive documentation for APIs and microservices, detailing architecture, design decisions, and implementation guidelines for internal and external use.