If you are interested in this position: Download the skills matrix using the button below and fill it out. Email us and attach the completed skills form and your most recent resume to us at: Please include ' 10382MI Skills Form ' and your name in the subject line. NOTE: Local candidates ONLY. Candidates must be located within 2 hours of Dimondale/Lansing, MI at time of submission. Relocation not allowed. Resource will be working a hybrid or fully in-person schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, 2-5 days per week at the manager's discretion. On-site interview required. We can accept H1b, H4, TN and other valid work visas for IT. However we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time. Description: Tasks Lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions using Java-based technologies. Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive full-stack solutions aligned with business goals. Design, develop, and consume RESTful APIs, and integrate with various third-party services and platforms. Build responsive, user-friendly UI components using modern front-end frameworks, ensuring a seamless user experience across devices. Actively contribute to DevOps practices, including continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), containerization using Docker/Kubernetes, and automated testing. Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and collaborate effectively within an agile development environment. Analyze, design, document, implement, and test software solutions based on detailed user stories managed through Jira. Ensure accurate and timely time tracking for billing and reporting purposes. Work alongside product owners to understand and define complex business processes and translate them into effective technical solutions. Identify common issues and recurring patterns across applications to design reusable, scalable solutions that reduce redundancy and improve maintainability. Provide knowledge transfer and mentorship to team members, ensuring continuity and shared understanding of developed solutions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Strong understanding of enterprise software integration, including how applications interface with other systems and databases to support scalable and cohesive business solutions. Knowledgeable in IT infrastructure and architecture, APIs, middleware, and the evaluation of legacy versus emerging technologies in the context of software development decisions. Skilled at identifying functional and technical gaps in existing systems and designing targeted solutions whether through the development of new features, integration of third-party applications, or enhancement of legacy platforms to effectively meet business needs. Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Skills Required 8-11 years - Experience as an Application Developer, with a demonstrated ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into effective technical solutions Strong proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Oracle, SQL Server and Hibernate/JPA In-depth experience with Microservices architecture and deployment on cloud platforms Proven expertise in full stack development, with hands-on experience spanning both front-end and back-end technologies Thorough understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and web service integration. Extensive experience working with relational and NoSQL databases Experience with message queuing systems, such as IBM MQ or equivalent technologies Strong background in DevOps practices and tools, including Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Maven Demonstrated expertise in modern security protocols and authentication frameworks, including OAuth 2.0, SAML, OpenID Connect, and JSON Web Tokens (JWT), with practical experience implementing secure, scalable identity and access management solutions across distributed systems. Knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Selenium. Extensive experience working in Agile and Hybrid environments (Scrum, Kanban), with a strong track record of translating business requirements into actionable user stories for development teams; also familiar with traditional SDLC methodologies such as Waterfall. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative development environment. Experience using Playwright testing platform #J-18808-Ljbffr