Java Software Engineer

Description: Kforce has a client that is seeking a Java Software Engineer in Boston, MA.DutiesInclude:* Work with product management on requirements, decompose epics into stories, and deliver solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations* Build scalable, resilient, cloud-based systems aligned with our long-term strategy* Provide outstanding support, including on-call support when necessary* Mentor junior software engineers* Participate in engineering practices such as code and design reviews, environment strategy, and build and deployment pipelineRequirements* A solid and strong foundation in software engineering - Bachelor's degree + preferred, 5 years of experience* Expert in core Java technologies and frameworks like Spring Boot* Proficient in databases and SQL* Understanding of AWS or other cloud platforms and containerization technologies such as EKS and Docker* Experience working with version control systems like GIT* Experience with asynchronous workers and resilient messaging services such as Kafka, SNS and SQS* An understanding of microservice architectures and twelve factor app patterns* Ability to build reliable software that can withstand unreliable environments* Unit and integration test automation using Junit and spring boot test framework* Experience building and deploying applications using continuous integration pipelines and automated deployment tools such as Jenkins* Possess critical thinking skills to build end-to-end solutions* Passionate and committed to learning new things and developing with the latest technologies and frameworks* Able to work well in both a small agile team and independently, having a strong user focus* Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks at a given timeJob TypeContractCompensation68 - $78