Senior Java Developer (W2/1099 Contract)

IPS Technology Services; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Technology Services in Troy, Michigan is seeking a skilled developer with extensive experience in Java and Test-Driven Development. This role involves leading technical teams, developing application code, and ensuring compliance with all regulations.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills. Applicants with experience in Agile methodologies and various Java technologies will be highly regarded. Join us for a rewarding opportunity!

Qualifications

• 7 years of Test-Driven Development experience preferred or 10 years of comparable work experience.
• Strong experience with web services and executing calls (SOAP or REST).
• Experience with Java-based enterprise service bus software development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a technical team and assist less experienced developers.
• Translate business and technical requirements into solution designs.
• Develop and enhance application code, including unit testing.

Skills

Test-Driven Development

Java development

Agile methodologies

Problem solving

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Math or related field

Tools

Spring

Struts

Hibernate

Angular

SQL

Git / Bitbucket

JMeter

JUnit

TestNG

Job description

Contract

Company Description

W2/1099/C2C (Own Corporation)

Job Details

• Technical Leadership – May lead a technical team and assist less experienced developers with technical deliverables.
• Solution Design – Translates business and technical requirements into solution designs that satisfy business needs and comply with approved standards.
• Code Development – Develops and enhances application code, including unit testing to ensure all functions perform to specification.
• Testing – Leads validation efforts by performing and/or assisting others in validating that the solution performs as expected. This includes unit testing, system integration testing, performance testing, regression testing, user acceptance testing, and defect remediation.
• Deployment and Transition Support – Successfully deploys new or enhanced software, ensures user acceptance, and supports smooth transition to the maintenance and enhancement team.
• Compliance – Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Complete required compliance training and maintain knowledge of the client’s internal compliance policies, keeping up to date with changing regulations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Math or related field.
• 7 years of Test-Driven Development experience preferred – OR – 10 years of comparable work experience.
• 7 years of Java development experience (Finance/Lending industry experience a plus).
• 3 years of experience with various Software Development Life Cycle methods such as Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall, etc.
• 3 years of experience designing and building technical solutions using Java technologies such as Spring, Struts, Hibernate, Angular, etc.
• 3 years of experience using relational databases and writing basic queries (SQL and PL/SQL).
• Strong communicator – ability to communicate verbally and in technical writing to all levels of the organization.
• Experience with Java-based enterprise service bus (ESB) software development is preferred.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with proven root‑cause analysis ability.
• Knowledge of containers, AWS, Active MQ, CI/CD, DevOps.
• Proven ability to design and build technical solutions using applicable technologies and strong coding skills.
• Strong experience with web services, executing calls and interpreting responses (SOAP or REST).
• Strong experience with incident management, leading both on‑and off‑hour ad hoc support teams.
• Strong experience building, writing and executing test cases (using technologies such as JMeter, JUnit, TestNG).
• Knowledge of version control systems, Git / Bitbucket is preferred.

Additional Information

Proven proficiency and several years of experience with Spring, Struts, Hibernate, and Angular is required.