Senior Java Software Engineer (W2 Only)

SSi People; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a Recruiting Manager/Delivery Manager with expertise in IT recruiting. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Java and Spring Boot development, with strong skills in designing and developing RESTful APIs. Additional experience with Kafka and CI/CD tools is essential. This contract role requires working with sensitive customer data while contributing to an Agile team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Java and Spring Boot development.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, Docker, and OpenShift.
• Exposure to Apigee or similar API platforms.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and support Kafka-based data streaming services.
• Work with JSON and standard HTTP methods.
• Deploy containerized services using Docker and OpenShift.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Maven or Gradle.
• Integrate APIs with Apigee or similar API management tools.
• Ensure API security, performance, and reliability.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and production support.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Kafka

RESTful API design

CI/CD tools

Docker

OpenShift

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Apigee

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Gradle

Job description

Recruiting Manager/Delivery Manager at SSI People with IT Recruiting expertise

What You’ll Work On

The team is building a new data platform for non–master data domains and enhancing capabilities to support future merger and acquisition activity as legacy systems are decommissioned. Engineers will also continue to expand and optimize enterprise Kafka and API services.

Role Description

You will join one of several Agile crews and contribute to the design, development, and deployment of scalable, secure APIs and streaming services. This role requires strong backend engineering skills and experience working with sensitive customer data in large environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and support Kafka-based data streaming services
• Work with JSON and standard HTTP methods
• Deploy containerized services using Docker and OpenShift
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Maven or Gradle
• Integrate APIs with Apigee or similar API management tools
• Ensure API security, performance, and reliability
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and production support

Required Experience

• 5+ years of Java and Spring Boot development
• Hands‑on experience with Kafka
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design
• Experience with CI/CD tools, Docker, and OpenShift
• Exposure to Apigee or similar API platforms
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and communication skills

Preferred Background

• Experience in banking, healthcare, or retail environments
• Experience working with personal or sensitive data

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

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Staffing and Recruiting