Java Developer III / US Citizens and GC Candidates Only - W2 Candidates

hudsonmanpower; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation time

Training allowance

Referral bonus eligibility

Job summary

Hudsonmanpower in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a skilled Java Developer III to join our backend development team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining applications for fraud and financial systems, ensuring high-quality deliverables and leading agile development initiatives.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with Java, Spring Boot, and deployment on both Windows and Linux. The position requires onsite work five days a week.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k) match, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java development experience.
• Proficient in relational databases, SQL, and ORM technologies such as JPA2 and Hibernate.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services for fraud and financial applications.
• Lead development efforts within an agile team alongside experienced developers.
• Support users by creating documentation and assistance tools.

Skills

Java development experience

Java 21

Spring Boot

REST and SOAP APIs

Windows and/or Linux deployment

SQL and ORM technologies

Web application development using Spring MVC

Job description

Greetings,

We’re looking for a highly skilled Java Developer III to join our backend development team supporting fraud and financial systems. If you’re a Java expert with experience in modern backend technologies and deploying on Windows/Linux environments, we want to hear from you!

As a Java Developer III, you will contribute to the development and support of internal applications, lead backend development initiatives, and ensure high‑quality code across all stages of the software development lifecycle.

Job Title: Java Developer III

Location: Cincinnati, OH – onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services for fraud and financial applications.
• Self‑sufficient in developing code, deploying software, and supporting systems.
• Lead development efforts within an agile team alongside experienced developers.
• Define site objectives by analyzing user requirements and envision system functionality.
• Design and develop code, set expectations, and prioritize features throughout the development life cycle.
• Determine design methodologies and tool sets; complete programming using appropriate languages and software products.
• Design and conduct tests; troubleshoot development and production issues across multiple environments.
• Support users by creating documentation and assistance tools.

Required Skills (Must Have)

• 5+ years of Java development experience.
• Proficiency with Java 21, Java EE, and Hibernate.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot / Spring Framework.
• Excellent understanding of REST and SOAP APIs.
• Experience deploying on Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Proficiency in relational database design, SQL, and ORM technologies such as JPA2 and Hibernate.
• Experience developing web applications using popular web frameworks (e.g., Spring MVC).

Nice to Have

• Background in banking or financial services.
• Experience with ETL tools such as DataStage or DBT.
• Experience managing vendor systems and platforms.
• Knowledge of OpenShift and container orchestration.
• Knowledge of Snowflake data platform.
• Experience with deployment pipelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hands‑on experience designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms.
• Object‑oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Proficient with relational databases, SQL, and ORM technologies.

Additional Job Details

• Contract-to-hire position.
• Prefer local candidates who can be onsite five days per week.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Optional life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and optional profit sharing.
• Paid vacation time.
• Paid bench time.
• Training allowance.
• Referral bonus eligibility.