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Kforce's client, a technology-driven organization in Lansing, MI, is seeking a senior-level application developer to join its software engineering team. The team focuses on building and maintaining scalable enterprise applications using modern web and backend technologies. The environment values analytical thinking, strong problem-solving ability, and clear communication in collaborative development settings.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and maintain full stack enterprise applications using Java-based backend services and modern front-end frameworks
* Build and support RESTful web services and ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability
* Develop responsive user interfaces using Angular and related front-end technologies
* Optimize application performance through JVM tuning, profiling, and troubleshooting
* Work with relational databases to design, query, and maintain data structures and stored procedures
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end application features
* Participate in code reviews, development best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support integration with authentication, security, and enterprise middleware systems
* Contribute to CI/CD processes and deployment automation where applicable
REQUIREMENTS:
* 7+ years of professional software development experience
* Strong experience in Java/J2EE development
* Hands-on experience with RESTful API development
* Solid understanding of JVM internals and performance profiling
* Experience with Spring-based frameworks
* Proficiency in Angular, TypeScript, and Node.js
* Strong web fundamentals: HTML, CSS
* Experience with Jersey framework
* Strong SQL skills including PL/SQL and Oracle database experience
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
* Unix/Linux shell scripting
* CI/CD pipeline tools and practices
* Application server experience (e.g., WebLogic or similar)
* Containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Experience with caching technologies (Redis/Memcache)
* Exposure to Elastic Stack (ELK)
* Experience with SAML or enterprise authentication mechanisms
* Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or similar)
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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