Java Developer (Tampa locals ONLY) #987099

Dexian; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking a skilled Java Developer to design, develop, and support enterprise-grade applications. The candidate will work in a hybrid Tampa environment, delivering Java-based solutions with Spring Boot and messaging systems.

You will build RESTful services, integrate JMS/MQ, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. The role requires strong Java (8+), Spring Boot experience, and familiarity with Maven, Git, Unix/Linux, Tomcat, and relational databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering or equivalent
• 4–8+ years of Java development experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and with cross‑functional teams

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot
• Build and support RESTful microservices
• Develop and maintain message-driven components using IBM MQ/ActiveMQ/JMS
• Collaborate with QA teams on unit testing and automation
• Troubleshoot, debug, and support apps in QA and production
• Follow coding standards, security guidelines and best practices
• Assist with deployments and production releases using CI/CD pipelines
• Create and maintain technical documentation

Skills

Java 8+

Spring Boot

MQ/JMS

Maven

Jenkins

Git

Unix/Linux

Tomcat

REST/JSON/HTTP

Oracle/PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

OpenShift

Docker

Splunk

Dynatrace

Job description

Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to design, develop, and support enterprise‑grade applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, messaging systems (MQ/JMS), and modern CI/CD practices. This role involves close collaboration with architects, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot
• Build and support RESTful microservices
• Develop and maintain message‑driven components using IBM MQ / ActiveMQ / JMS
• Collaborate with QA teams on unit testing and automation
• Troubleshoot, debug, and support applications in QA and production
• Follow coding standards, security guidelines, and best practices
• Assist with deployments and production releases using CI/CD pipelines
• Create and maintain technical documentation

Required Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java (8+)
• Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot
• Experience with messaging technologies: IBM MQ / ActiveMQ / JMS
• Experience with Maven for build and dependency management
• Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins
• Source control experience with Git (GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket)
• Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux
• Experience deploying applications on Tomcat
• Familiarity with REST, JSON, HTTP
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL)

Nice to Have / Plus Skills

• Experience with Apache Camel or Spring Integration
• Experience with Splunk or Dynatrace
• Container experience with OpenShift or Docker
• Understanding of SOLID principles and design patterns

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 4–8+ years of professional Java development experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams