Overview: Java Developer - CI/CD & Advanced JavaLocation: Columbus, OH / Cincinnati, OH (Onsite/Hybrid as per client)
Type: Contract / Full-time
Role Overview We are seeking a
Java Developer (6-8 years) with strong expertise in
core and advanced Java concepts,
Spring Framework, and
CI/CD DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building scalable enterprise applications, integrating CI/CD pipelines, and working with modern development tools. Familiarity with
Guidewire PolicyCenter (PC) products will be considered a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level Java applications using Core and Advanced Java.
- Implement solutions using Spring Framework and related modules.
- Write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries for data-intensive applications.
- Leverage mocking frameworks (Mockito, JMock, etc.) for effective unit testing.
- Contribute to the design, development, and automation of CI/CD pipelines.
- Work with modern DevOps tools such as GitHub Actions and Harness NextGen.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business analysts, QA, DevOps) to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure application reliability.
- Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and Agile methodologies.
- Support application deployment, monitoring, and production issue resolution.
Required Skills & Experience - 6-8 years of hands-on experience in Java development.
- Deep expertise in Core and Advanced Java concepts.
- Strong proficiency with the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, etc.).
- Experience in writing and optimizing SQL queries.
- Hands-on experience with mocking/testing frameworks (Mockito, JMock, etc.).
- Proven experience in CI/CD pipeline development and automation.
- Strong working knowledge of DevOps tooling (GitHub Actions, Harness NextGen, Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, etc.).
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Nice to Have - Familiarity with Guidewire products (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).
- Exposure to cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).