Backend Java Developer

Apex is seeking a seasoned Senior Java Developer/Java Software Engineer who has a knack for attention to detail and building robust web based applications. The candidate that will get the job will have at least 5 years of backend Java Developer v. 8 or above (17 preferred), must have strong experience with Oracle queries and stored procedures demonstrating excel skills in design, creation and performance and must have the ability to communicate effectively.

This role is 100% remote but candidates must be able to work east coast hours. Candidates must live in the United States. Candidates must be able to pass a live coding exercise. This role is contract to hire. No C2C NO 3rd Party Vendors. Candidates must be able to work on Apex W2 directly without any current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities:Build strong internal and external customer relationships.Demonstrate expert-level technical knowledge and implementation skills. Serve as a subject matter expert. Build trust and respect among internal and external stakeholders and model collaborative teamwork.Demonstrate professional-level consulting skills, leadership skills, and communication/presentation skills. Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to acquire skills to meet business needs.Participate in supporting sales pursuits by providing technical guidance, estimates, scoping and other pre-sales activities. Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value. Listen and seek to understand the client and meet their needs, providing consultative guidance. Stay attuned to the future needs of the client and work with internal resources to identify opportunities. Proactively offer solutions and approach adversity with a solution-focused mindset.Identify and evaluate new team members through professional networking and technical screening.

Experience:4+ years of experience in software development and engineering.Solid experience working in agile software development with non-technical professionals such as product owners in backlog grooming, backlog refinement and story pointing.Positive relationship builder, able to navigate through complex situations to ensure the most robust and pragmatic solution.Strong analytical skills and the aptitude to quickly identify gaps and risks.BA/BS required, preferably in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or related fields (applicable education and experience may be substituted).

Technical Requirements:4+ years of core Java development experience and practical development with version 17+.3+ years of experience using Spring 4.5+ and Spring Boot 2.5+.Solid understanding of RESTful API design and experience developing and consuming them.Experience with persistence frameworks such as Hibernate, Spring Data, etc.Very strong experience with Oracle queries and stored procedures demonstrating excel skills in design, creation and performance.Familiarity with building tools such as Maven, Gradle, etc.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins.Experience working with Git and Gitflow workflow.Experience using collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence.

Key Skills

• Java