Java Developer

Java Developer Our client, a water technology provider, is seeking a Java Developer for a 6 month contract opportunity located in Morrisville, NC. This role is hybrid, with Tuesday-Thursday onsite. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Java Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, and database technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL). You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient backend systems that support our applications. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services and APIs using Spring Boot Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices, in accord with deadlines Develop and optimize database queries; work with SQL and/or NoSQL databases Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing Debug and resolve application issues, performance bottlenecks, and bugs Implement security and data protection measures in compliance with best practices Ability to interact and work with customers remotely and in person as necessary Collaborate with clients or internal teams to understand and resolve support tickets and incidents Responsible for timely documentation of customer interactions and workflow Comply with and support Agile environment Required Skills & Qualifications Strong proficiency in Java 11 and 17 Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the broader Spring ecosystem (Spring Data, Spring Security, etc.) Solid understanding of relational databases Microsoft SQL Server and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) Experience with RESTful API development. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git Understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and software development principles Ability to work independently and in a team environment Hibernate / JPA experience Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to diagnose application issues and provide technical support Preferred Qualifications Proficient in Java and Spring Boot Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build tools (e.g., Jenkins, Maven, Gradle) Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments JMS/Messaging, XML, REST/SOAP Pay Rate- $59.97- $62.11/hour