Java Developer - Intermediate

Location: Plano, Texas, US
Recruiter: Lancesoft
Date posted: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Job Description:
Title:              Java Developer - Intermediate
Location:      Remote
Duration:      0-8+ Months (Possible Extension depending on performance)
Shift:             1st Shift (M-F)
Pay Rate:      Negotiable on W2
  
Duties:
Java backend developer (Java, AWS, Kafka, EMR)
·      The applications will utilize a modern tech stack focused on Java, Apache Kafka, AWS Cloud services, CI/CD practices, and GitLab.
·      Data streaming and processing: Implement and manage Kafka-based data pipelines for real-time data ingestion and processing.
·      Leverage AWS cloud services (e.G., EC2, Lambda, S3, SQS, DynamoDB, ECS, EKS) to build and deploy cloud-native applications and microservices.
·      Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring continuous delivery and smooth releases.
·      Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following best practices and coding standards.
·      Actively participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
·      Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product owners, architects, and QA engineers, to define requirements, design solutions, and deliver features.
·      Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to optimize performance and reliability.
·      Ensure the security, scalability, and maintainability of applications in production environments.   
 
Qualifications:
·      Experience of 3~5 years in Java 17 development, including Spring Boot framework and microservices architecture.
·      Kafka expertise: Demonstrated experience with Apache Kafka, including design, deployment, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
·      Proven experience with AWS cloud services (e.G., EC2, Lambda, S3, SQS, DynamoDB, Aurora, EKS).
·      CI/CD tools and methodologies: Strong understanding and experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies, such as Jenkins, Git, Gradle.
·      Big data technologies: Experience with big data technologies, including Spark and Avro is preferred.
·      Databases: Experience with relational and NoSQL databases like AWS DynamoDB, AWS RDS Aurora, and Cassandra is beneficial.
·      Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
·      Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in an Agile/Scrum environment.
·      Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 

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