Java Microservices Developer

VOLTO Consulting; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VOLTO Consulting in Irving, TX seeks a senior Java tech lead to own and drive the development of scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot and J2EE. You will architect, implement and mentor teams, ensuring robust, event-driven solutions using Kafka and GraphQL APIs.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, design reviews, and close collaboration with business stakeholders in an Agile environment, delivering resilient systems and strong performance in production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development and technical leadership with Java, SpringBoot and J2EE.
• Strong experience with microservices architectures and event-driven design.
• Proficiency with Apache Kafka for real-time messaging.
• Deep Oracle DB design, development and performance optimization.
• Hands-on CI/CD using Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes; monitoring with Splunk.
• Experience designing GraphQL APIs and integrating them into enterprise apps.
• Proven Agile/Scrum practitioner collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of domain-driven microservices and scalable applications.
• Take ownership of applications within the Risk Technology sub-domain.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and managers to refine BRDs/FRDs/SRs.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and global project meetings.
• Develop and maintain GraphQL services and integrate with enterprise systems.
• Ensure self-healing, resilient, and robust production-grade solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends and drive performance improvements.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kafka

OracleDB

CI/CD

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Splunk

GraphQL

Agile/Scrum

Domain-Driven Design

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Splunk

Job description

• 5+ years of software development and technical leadership with Java, SpringBoot and J2EE


• Great Exposure to Microservices architecture


• Extensive experience working with Apache Kafka for event-driven and real-time messaging solutions.


• Strong expertise in Oracle Database (Oracle DB), including database design, development, and performance optimization.


• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline implementation and deployment, utilizing tools such as Jenkins, LightSpeed, Docker, Kubernetes, and Splunk for monitoring and log analysis.


• Experience designing and developing GraphQL APIs and integrating GraphQL services with enterprise applications.


• Proven ability to work in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams and actively participating in all Scrum ceremonies to ensure successful project delivery.


• Would be responsible to make application lean, mean and scalable by creating domain driven microservices


• Application should be self-resilient, robust and self-healing


• Take Ownership of all applications in the assigned sub domain within Risk Technology.


• Interacting with Business Analysts and managers to understand the requirements behind BRDs/FRDs/SRs.


• Complete understanding of application code through code compilation, code walkthrough, execution flow, overall design.


• Conduct comprehensive assessments to develop solutions


• Determine project requirements and develop work schedules for the team


• Identifying the areas where code needs to change for meeting the required functionalities and maintain traceability


• Participate in design review/code/project review meetings-local/global


• Hands on Development using required IDE such as Intelij & related plug ins, SQL Client etc


• Manage code check in, check out, merge, build management as needed


• Reporting on project/task progress as needed


• Participate in all project planning, progress, & development meetings with the team & global managers


• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and developments.