Senior Java Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Java Engineer. Candidates must be local to NY, NY; Hoboken, NJ; Chicago, IL; or San Francisco, CA, with week 1 expected to be onsite at the corresponding client location. After the first week, contract will be remote with occasional travel.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and enhance backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support application integrations
• Implement event-driven solutions using Kafka for messaging and streaming use cases
• Develop and optimize data access layers interacting with Oracle databases
• Collaborate with project and engagement contacts to troubleshoot issues and deliver high-quality backend solutions* 8+ years of hands-on experience with Java (Java 8 or higher preferred)
• Strong experience developing applications with Spring Boot
• Proven experience designing and consuming REST APIs
• Working knowledge of Kafka in distributed or event-driven architectures
• Experience with Oracle databases in a backend-only environment (preferred)