Java Developer IV

Beacon Technologies, Inc; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental premiums for salared

Extensive training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Beacon Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join its client partner's team. The role involves building scalable Java backends with Spring Boot and Kafka/Redis, and delivering Angular front-ends with accessible, responsive UI design.

You will participate in the full SDLC, unit test with JUnit and Playwright, and collaborate across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong Java and Spring expertise, experience with REST APIs, and familiarity with CI/CD

Qualifications

• Strong Java backend and Spring Boot experience with REST APIs.
• Hands-on in messaging queues, caching, and open APIs.
• Frontend skills with Angular and Typescript are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java backend applications for performance and scalability.
• Unit test and ensure code coverage using JUnit.
• Work with Spring Boot, messaging queues, caching; Kafka/Redis experience.
• Build and maintain Angular front-ends with responsive design.
• Create RESTful APIs for frontend-backend integration.
• Troubleshoot issues to ensure reliability and robustness.
• Collaborate with analysts, QA, and DevOps for requirements and delivery.
• Keep up with trends and best practices in Java/Angular development.
• Participate in full SDLC and contribute to code quality standards.
• Leverage AI tools to speed development processes.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Angular

Hibernate/JPA

Message Queuing

Caching

REST APIs

OpenAPI

CI/CD

Tools

Kafka

Redis

Boomi

Playwright

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Beacon is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer with strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring framework/Spring Boot, Messaging Queues, Caching and Angular to join our client partner's dynamic team. The ideal candidate will develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications seamlessly integrating Java-based backend systems with Angular-based frontends. This role requires a proactive problem solver who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Java (8 to 21)-based backend applications, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Unit test and code coverage using Junit.
• Good working experience using spring boot, messaging queues, caching and having good experience using Kafka, Redis and or equivalent tools.
• Develop and maintain Angular (21)-based front-end user interfaces with a focus on responsiveness, usability, and ADA/WCAG compliance.
• Unit tests using PlayWright.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, and APM/QA engineers, to gather and implement requirements.
• Create and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring system reliability and robustness.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Java and Angular development.
• Have good experience doing code reviews and contribute to code quality and standards to ensure high-quality product delivery.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Experience using AI (Prompts/Skills/MCP) to speed up development process.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot), Hibernate/JPA, Message queuing, and caching.
• Advanced skills in Angular (21), Typescript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience designing, creating, and documenting RESTful API using Spring Boot and OpenAPI
• Practical knowledge of, and experience with, various middleware platforms like Apache Kafka, Redis, and BOOMI.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and dynamic environment configuration.
• Experience developing wire frames and mock-ups as a tool to communicate design concepts with stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, Iterative, and waterfall development methodologies.

About Beacon Technologies

Are you looking to advance your career in information technology? Beacon Technologies offers career advancement opportunities, extensive training, and excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees. In addition to providing interesting opportunities, Beacon Technologies provides that old fashioned, personal touch, so you feel like a part of the Beacon team.

Beacon Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer with a functioning Aff... This is the policy of Beacon Technologies, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin,genetic information, ethnicity, ancestry, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Beacon Technologies, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.