Java Developer

Smart IMS Inc; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

cyberThink is seeking a Java Developer to design, develop, and support backend services powering high-volume charting, market data, and analytics. This role requires close collaboration with engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance applications within an Agile development environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on software engineer who enjoys working on mission-critical applications, taking ownership of features

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Experience backend services, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.
• Strong Spring Framework experience.
• Experience with Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with source control systems, automated testing, build tools, and deployment pipelines.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services supporting charting, analytics, and data-driven applications.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and service integrations for internal and customer-facing applications.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects, performance issues, and production incidents.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards, technical designs, and best practices.
• Support release activities and ensure system stability, availability, scalability, and performance.
• Develop and maintain distributed and client/server applications.
• Optimize application performance and reliability through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Take ownership of features from design through deployment and ongoing support.

Skills

Java programming

RESTful APIs

Spring Framework

Linux/Windows

Agile development

Distributed systems

Troubleshooting

Code reviews

SQL / Relational DBs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Maven/Gradle

Job description

Job Title

Java Developer

Duration (Contract)

12 Months

Client Location

Ann Arbor, MI

Location Preference

Hybrid

Job Description

As a Java Developer, you will design, develop, and support backend services that power high-volume charting, market data, and analytics solutions. This role requires close collaboration with engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance applications within an Agile development environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on software engineer who enjoys working on mission-critical applications, taking ownership of features throughout the software development lifecycle, and contributing to the design and delivery of modern backend services and APIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services supporting charting, analytics, and data-driven applications.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and service integrations for internal and customer-facing applications.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects, performance issues, and production incidents.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards, technical designs, and best practices.
• Support release activities and ensure system stability, availability, scalability, and performance.
• Develop and maintain distributed and client/server applications.
• Optimize application performance and reliability through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Take ownership of features from design through deployment and ongoing support.

Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, object-oriented analysis, and design principles.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Experience building and supporting distributed systems and client/server applications.
• Strong experience with Spring Framework and related Java technologies.
• Experience developing and supporting applications in Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Experience with source control systems, automated testing frameworks, build tools, and deployment pipelines.
• Experience working with relational databases and data access technologies.
• Knowledge of messaging technologies and event-driven architectures.
• Experience analyzing and improving application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to independently own features from requirements through production support.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience participating in code reviews and technical design discussions.
• Experience working within Agile development methodologies and teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with real-time streaming, market data platforms, or data-intensive applications is preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern software delivery practices is a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $40.00 to $80.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.