Java Developer (Tampa locals ONLY) #987099

Dexian; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT services company is seeking a skilled Java Developer to design, develop, and support enterprise-grade applications. The role requires strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, and messaging systems like IBM MQ/AQM. Responsibilities include developing RESTful services, troubleshooting applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 4–8 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 4–8+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within 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 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.

Skills

Java (8+)

Spring Boot

IBM MQ / ActiveMQ / JMS

Maven

CI/CD tools (Jenkins)

Git (GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket)

Unix/Linux

Tomcat

REST, JSON, HTTP

Relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

Apache Camel

Spring Integration

Splunk

Dynatrace

OpenShift

Docker

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