Java Developer III

MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Java Developer III located in Madison, WI. Our client is a government agency looking for high-quality talent to make a difference. They are known to respect a traditional work week and often extend contracts for added job security and stability.

Interview Process: Online interview.

Note: Candidate MUST be a resident local to Madison or near the Madison office, or willing to relocate to Madison prior to starting the role at their own expense. The selected hire can work 100% remote from within the Madison area but must be available to come into the office if needed.

Project Details: Client requires a Java Developer III with strong core Java/spring framework/Messaging queue/Caching experience for the application development unit for the Criminal History (CH) Improvements and modernization project(s).

Top Required Skills & Years of Experience:

• 5+ years working with Java and spring framework/spring boot
• 5+ years in web applications development, web services, REST API, etc.
• 3+ years in Messaging Queues and Caching and related tools like Kafka and Redis
• 2+ years of work in Angular
• 5+ years working in Relational databases like Oracle

Nice to Have Skills:

• Dell Boomi, Dynatrace, Microsoft Azure DevOps

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Developer with strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Messaging Queues, Caching and Angular to join our dynamic team.
• The ideal candidate will develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications seamlessly integrating Java-based backend systems with Angular-based frontends.
• This role requires a proactive problem solver who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Java-based backend applications, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Good working experience using Spring Boot, messaging queues, caching, and having good experience using Kafka, Redis, and or equivalent tools.
• Develop and maintain Angular-based front-end user interfaces with a focus on responsiveness, usability, and ADA/WCAG compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts and APM/QA engineers, to gather and implement requirements.
• Create and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring system reliability and robustness.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Java and Angular development.
• Have good experience doing code reviews and contributing to code quality and standards to ensure high-quality product delivery.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot), Hibernate/JPA, Message queuing, and caching.
• Advanced skills in Angular (Angular 6+ required), Typescript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience designing, creating, and documenting RESTful API using Spring Boot and OpenAPI
• Practical knowledge of, and experience with, various middleware platforms like Apache Kafka, Redis, and BOOMI.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and dynamic environment configuration.
• Experience developing wire frames and mock-ups as a tool to communicate design concepts with stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, Iterative, and waterfall development methodologies.

About MARS Solutions Group:
MARS Solutions Group provides a range of opportunities for meaningful work by understanding that employment fit is a combination of people, process, and technology. We leverage our experienced and compassionate team to bring humanity to matching you with the right advanced technology role, and stay connected with you to help you attain your professional goals.