Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer This position is for the design, development, and support of high-performance, scalable microservices and event-driven applications. These applications support critical order management and trade processing platforms. The role requires expertise in Java, Spring Boot, SQL, and Kafka to deliver resilient, production-ready solutions for high-volume transaction systems. Key Responsibilities Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices architecture. Develop and support asynchronous messaging and distributed systems. Utilize Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. Perform debugging and provide production support for enterprise applications. Implement resiliency patterns such as circuit breakers, retries, and failover mechanisms. Work within an Agile/Scrum delivery methodology. Support high-volume financial or trading applications. Required Qualifications Experience: 8+ years of hands-on Java development experience. Technical Skills: Strong experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security. Strong SQL skills, including complex queries, performance tuning, stored procedures, data modeling, and troubleshooting. Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or CockroachDB. Strong knowledge of Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, partitioning, offset management, error handling, and performance tuning. Familiarity with event-driven architecture patterns. Knowledge of Enterprise Java with Spring and Hibernate, JavaScript, and REST API. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. Experience with Splunk, Dynatrace, or similar monitoring tools. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.