Senior Java Developer

Davita Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Richmond is seeking an experienced Java Developer to design and maintain robust applications. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring juniors, and ensuring high-quality code through code reviews. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, strong Java skills, and familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong knowledge of Java frameworks (Spring, Hibernate).
• Proficiency in web technologies (RESTful services, HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java applications.
• Collaborate with teams to define and ship new features.
• Mentor junior developers in coding practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Agile methodologies

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure Java applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Analyze and improve application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Mentor junior developers, providing guidance and support in coding practices and design patterns.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality code and adherence to best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and integrate them into projects as needed.
• Write unit tests and conduct testing to ensure software quality.
• Document development processes, code changes, and technical specifications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• [5+] years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong knowledge of Java frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, or Java EE.
• Proficiency in web technologies including RESTful services, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Scrum).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

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