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Title: Programmer Analyst III Location: Lansing, MI (2-days onsite, 3-days remote Hybrid schedule) Note: This is a W2 contract position – C2C, 1099, & 3 rd party candidates will NOT be considered The Programmer Analyst III will: · Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications utilizing Java (Spring Boot) on the back end and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue on the front end · 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 Position Qualifications: · A minimum of 5-8 years of experience as an Application Developer, with a demonstrated ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into effective technical solutions · Proven expertise in full stack development, with hands-on experience spanning both front-end and back-end technologies · Strong proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Oracle, SQL Server and Hibernate/JPA · Solid front-end development skills using Angular, React, Vue, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript · In-depth experience with Microservices architecture and deployment on cloud platforms · A 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 · Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative development environment · Strong background in DevOps practices and tools, including Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and 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; experience using Playwright testing platform preferred · 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 · Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams (Developers, Testers, Architects) and business stakeholders (Product Owners, Project Managers, executives), ensuring alignment between business requirements and technical capabilities · 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; familiarity with traditional SDLC methodologies such as Waterfall preferred · 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 · A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology Note: This is a W2 contract position – C2C, 1099, & 3 rd party candidates will NOT be considered .