
Job Description:
Job Title: Java Engineer
Location: Columbus, OH – Hybrid (3 days onsite mandatory)
Contract Length: 18 months (potential extension or conversion)
Pay Rate: $81/hr - $87/hr
Note: We are unable to consider C2C or third-party submissions.
Role Overview
In this contingent resource assignment, you will consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Specialty Software Engineering. This role involves reviewing and analyzing complex, multi-faceted, and longer-term engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. You will contribute to resolving complex situations by applying a solid understanding of function, policies, and procedures to meet deliverables and strategically collaborate with client personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
- Support modernization efforts migrating systems from legacy environments to cloud platforms.
- Build and maintain data processing pipelines for high-volume transaction systems.
- Work with SQL databases to manage data ingestion, transformation, and outbound processing.
- Develop and integrate messaging solutions using technologies such as Kafka or JMS.
- Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams to deliver application enhancements.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices for quality and performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in large-scale environments.
- Contribute to the consolidation of legacy applications into modernized platforms.
- Support CI/CD and cloud-native development practices.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint deliverables.
Experience: A minimum of 6+ years of Java development experience, including demonstrated expertise with Spring Boot. Candidates should also have 3+ years of cloud experience with platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and strong experience with relational databases and backend system development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Kafka, JMS, or other messaging frameworks.
- Experience with Kubernetes or containerization.
- A background in mainframe modernization or legacy system migration.
- Experience in high-volume processing systems.
- Ability to pass a technical screening assessment.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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Everforth Apex Systems, part of the Everforth ™ Network, is a leading global technology services company specializing in customizable industry-specific solutions that turns digital vision into real-world results. We provide end-to-end services across strategy, transformation, and managed services, with expertise in application development, data, enterprise platforms, cloud and infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Our alliances with leading technology providers enable us to bring cutting-edge capabilities to clients across more than 70 markets in North America, Europe, and India.
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