Java Developer

Revel IT; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Revel IT is seeking a Java Developer to build and modernize mid-tier services and cloud-native delivery in a collaborative Agile environment. You will design, develop, and maintain applications using Java/J2EE, EJB, and modern frameworks, while contributing to microservices architecture and data solutions.

Ideal candidates will have experience with REST/GraphQL APIs, AWS services, Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Java/J2EE in mid-tier services.
• Proven experience with microservices and API design.
• Strong SQL and database skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mid-tier services using Java/J2EE and EJB (2+ years).
• Build and consume RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Contribute to microservices and inter-service communication patterns.
• Implement event-driven solutions using message queues such as Kafka/SQS.
• Manage containerized workloads with Docker and orchestrate via Kubernetes.
• Support CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) and IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation).
• Collaborate with business and delivery teams in Agile sprints.

Skills

Java / J2EE

EJB

Microservices

REST/GraphQL APIs

Event-driven architecture

SQL / Relational DBs

AWS

CI/CD

Terraform / IaC

CloudFormation

Team collaboration

Agile delivery

Tools

Hibernate / JPA

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Cloud tooling

Job description

Java Developer – Mid-Tier Services & Cloud Platform

Our client, a well-established enterprise organization, is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join their technology team. This role will focus on building and maintaining mid-tier services, modernizing legacy integrations, and supporting cloud-native application delivery in a collaborative, Agile environment.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain mid-tier services using Java / J2EE and EJB
• Apply advanced Java techniques including annotation processing, code generation, and integration with legacy codebases
• Build and consume RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
• Contribute to microservices architecture, including service decomposition and inter-service communication patterns
• Implement event-driven solutions using message queues such as Kafka, SQS, or similar
• Design and optimize SQL/relational database solutions (Oracle, PostgreSQL, or similar)
• Work with ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA) for data persistence
• Develop and deploy applications leveraging AWS services (EC2, EKS, ECS, S3, Secrets Manager, IAM, CloudWatch)
• Manage containerized workloads with Docker and orchestrate deployments via Kubernetes (pods, deployments, services, config maps, troubleshooting)
• Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or similar)
• Apply Infrastructure as Code principles using Terraform and/or CloudFormation
• Partner with business, technology, and delivery teams, translating technical concepts for mixed stakeholder audiences
• Participate in Agile delivery, iterative testing, and disciplined documentation practices

What You Bring

• Strong hands-on experience with Java / J2EE, EJB, and enterprise mid-tier development
• Proven experience with microservices, REST/GraphQL APIs, and event-driven architecture
• Solid SQL and relational database experience
• Practical experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker in production environmentsExperience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while collaborating cross-functionally
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with enterprise application design, cloud integrations, data solutions, or platform automation

Nice to Have

• Experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Kiro, or similar)
• Experience with identity lifecycle processes, access/privilege structures, SoD remediation, or cloud security auditing

Work Authorization:

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship, unless otherwise noted.