Java Developer (Berkeley Heights, NJ)

The Matlen Silver Group, Inc.; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Matlen Silver Group, Inc. in Berkeley Heights, NJ is seeking an experienced Java Developer for an onsite 12-month contract. Ideal candidates have Java 17+ experience, Spring Boot, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and NoSQL know-how.

The role requires USC or GC status and involves collaboration with product and engineering teams in an Agile setting, emphasizing SDLC and TDD. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to mentor developers and partner with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Java 17+ development experience.
• Experience with Spring Boot and RESTful services.
• Kubernetes and OpenShift expertise.
• Experience with NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles.
• Experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of design patterns and software architecture.
• Familiarity with Confluence, Jira, SharePoint, Fortify, and Sonatype.
• Strong Test-Driven Development (TDD) skills.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentoring of development teams.
• Experience partnering with product, engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Experience in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor development teams.
• Partner with product, engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

Java 17+ development experience

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

OpenShift

NoSQL databases

OOP & design principles

SDLC

Design patterns

TDD

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Confluence

Jira

SharePoint

Fortify

Sonatype

Job description

Location: Berkeley Heights, United States Sector Banking Salary $75.00 to $80.00 per hour

Job Title: Java Developer

Location: Berkeley heights nj
Schedule: Onsite
Contract: 12 months contract to hire

***Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates***

Key Requirements

Technical Expertise

• Java 17+ development experience
• Spring Boot and RESTful Services
• Kubernetes and OpenShift
• NoSQL databases
• Object-Oriented Programming and software design principles
• Experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns
• Familiarity with Confluence, Jira, SharePoint, Fortify, and Sonatype
• Strong understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven ability to lead and mentor development teams
• Experience partnering with product, engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of software development experience
• Prior technical lead or team leadership experience
• Experience working within Agile environments, including Scrum and Kanban