Senior Java Developer

The selected hire can work 100% remote from within the Madison area but must be available to come into the office if needed.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer with strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring framework/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.

Project Details:

The client requires a Java Developer IV with strong core Java/spring framework/Messaging queue/Caching experience for the application development unit

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain Java(8 to 21)-based backend applications, ensuring high performance and scalability.

Unit test and code coverage using Junit.

Good working experience using spring boot, messaging queues, caching and having good experience using Kafka, Redis and or equivalent tools.

Develop and maintain Angular(21)-based front-end user interfaces with a focus on responsiveness, usability, and ADA/WCAG compliance.

Unit tests using PlayWright.

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 contribute 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.

Experience using AI(Prompts/Skills/MCP) to speed up development process.

Required Skills

Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot), Hibernate/JPA, Message queuing, and caching.

Advanced skills in Angular (21), 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.

Top Required Skills \& Years of Experience:

8+ years working with Java (8 to 21) and spring framework/spring boot

8+ years in web applications development, web services, REST API, and etc.

5+ years in Messaging Queues and Caching and related tools like Kafka and Redis

5+ years of working in Angular 21

8+ years working in Relational databases like Oracle

5+ years using Junit and Playwright.

1+ years with AI - Prompts/Skills/MCP

5+ years working in SCRUM teams.

Nice to Have Skills:

Dell Boomi, Dynatrace, Microsoft Azure Devops, Docker, Kubernetes

Notes:

The selected hire can work 100% remote from within the client location but must be available to come into the office if needed.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status