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KG Tiger

SENIOR JAVA DEVELOPER

Dallas, TX

$56.75 - $72.25/hr

The Sr. Java Developer will be a key contributor to our Product Development practice and will ... or Dropwizard framework 4. Over three (3) years of work experience with developing Web UI (HTML5 ...

My3Tech Inc

Full Stack Engineer

Durham, NC

... Java, Tomcat, Spring Boot, Angular, Node and JavaScript * Experience integrating with Service Oriented Architecture (REST) using one of following: Express / Node/SpringBoot/Dropwizard * 5 to 10 years ...

Veracode

Senior Software Engineer - Angular

Burlington, MA

$133K - $175K/yr

Skills & Requirements • 2+ years experience developing object-oriented software with Java J2EE, JDBC • Experience in building microservice solutions e.g. Dropwizard, Spring Cloud • Experience ...

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for java dropwizard in the United States is $62.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55.05 and $70.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Java Dropwizard?

Java Dropwizard is an open-source framework for developing RESTful web services and microservices in Java. It bundles together several well-known Java libraries, such as Jetty, Jersey, Jackson, and Metrics, to provide a lightweight, production-ready foundation for building high-performance applications. Dropwizard emphasizes simplicity, rapid development, and operational tools, making it popular for building microservices architectures. It also includes built-in support for configuration, logging, and health checks, which helps developers focus on application logic rather than infrastructure setup.

What is the difference between Java Dropwizard vs Java Spring Boot?

AspectJava DropwizardJava Spring Boot
Primary UseBuilding RESTful APIs and microservicesBuilding web applications and microservices
Framework TypeLightweight, minimalisticComprehensive, feature-rich
ConfigurationManual, minimal configurationAuto-configuration and extensive setup options
Learning CurveLower, simpler setupHigher, due to extensive features

Java Dropwizard and Java Spring Boot are popular frameworks for Java microservices. Dropwizard offers a lightweight, minimal setup ideal for REST APIs, while Spring Boot provides a comprehensive environment suitable for a wide range of web applications. Your choice depends on project complexity and specific needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Java Dropwizard Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Java Dropwizard Developer, you need strong proficiency in Java programming, RESTful API design, and experience with the Dropwizard framework, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with build tools (like Maven or Gradle), version control systems (such as Git), and containerization platforms (like Docker) is commonly required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating on complex backend solutions. These skills ensure efficient development, reliable services, and seamless integration within agile software teams.

What are some typical challenges Java Dropwizard developers face when integrating third-party services?

Java Dropwizard developers often encounter challenges when integrating third-party services, such as handling inconsistent APIs, managing authentication and security protocols, and ensuring reliable error handling. Additionally, mapping external data formats to internal models and maintaining robust logging and monitoring can be complex. Collaborating closely with DevOps and QA teams can help address these issues and streamline deployment and testing processes.
Infographic showing various Java Dropwizard job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 36% Part Time, and 64% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,681 per year, or $62.8 per hour.

SENIOR JAVA DEVELOPER

KG Tiger

Dallas, TX

$56.75 - $72.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

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ABOUT THE COMPANY:

A global IT consulting and services company. A global technology leader and a catalyst of sustainable societal change. In that same spirit - and building on its technology heritage - The company is a catalyst for positive business change, propelling companies ahead by enabling superior operational performance. Working within their existing processes and focusing on targeted functional challenges, we help our clients respond to dynamic global change with insight and agility.

ABOUT KGTiger: 

A professional services consulting firm hired to directly source prospective candidates. The company's strategy of maintaining long-term relationships has created a success paradigm that nets great benefits for candidates and clients. Your confidentiality is totally respected. Resumes and other employment-related information are not shared with the client until we have secured your permission. Likewise, we may be asked to maintain client confidentiality.


Job Description

The Sr. Java Developer will be a key contributor to our Product Development practice and will support the development of a variety of software solutions. This incumbent will, at least during the first assignment, participate in developing software applications within the Educational services domain including but not limited to Assessment, for one of our clients. The role itself is not tied to this specific domain but having prior Educational services experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

The incumbent must be adaptable to changing technology environments, and work collaboratively with all participants in a software development project, particularly in co-development (client and our teams), cross cultural, fast-paced teams, in a "one-team" spirit. Also, should have oral and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have:
1. Bachelor's Engineering Degree Required (Computer Science engineering degree preferred)
2. Over five (5) years of experience with developing backend applications and web services on Java platform
3. Expertise in Java 7 and/ or Java 8 and especially with building REST services with Jersey API and Spring and/ or Dropwizard framework
4. Over three (3) years of work experience with developing Web UI (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) single page applications
POSITION
SPECIFICATION
5. Minimum two (2) years of work experience with developing web applications with AngularJS and JQuery and packaging web apps with NPM, Bower, Less, and Grunt. Familiarity with NodeJS server frameworks like Express and Restify
6. Minimum two (2) years of strong work experience with Maven Java build tool and GIT based Source Control repositories and GIT branching strategies
7. Minimum two (2) years of work experience with IntelliJ IDEA IDE or Eclipse
8. Minimum two (2) years of work experience with Linux (RedHat/ CentOS/ Ubuntu) or Mac. development machines and Linux VMs on Windows machines
9. Understanding of Linux fundamentals and shell commands
10. Minimum one to two (1-2) year of work experience with working in short sprints in an Agile SCRUM software development life cycle model, good understanding of Scrum processes, team structure and roles, core principles, tools (JIRA, TargetProcess or similar tools), and artifacts (Epics, Stories, Tasks)
**Desired**
11. Over three (3) years' experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Atlassian Stash, Logstash, Kibana, New Relic instrumentation for analytics and monitoring
12. Minimum of 2 years of experience in developing Mobile Web UI, Mobile apps (Hybrid, Native), Responsive web UI
13. Experience with deploying apps to Amazon AWS Elastic BeanStalk using Docker
14. Good understanding of Relational databases like PostgreSQL, Oracle and MySQL and NO-SQL databases like MongoDB
15. Work experience with Java unit test frameworks like JUnit and mocking frameworks like Mockito
16. Familiar with JavaScript unit test frameworks like Karma/ Jasmine and mocking frameworks Sinon and assertion library Chai
17. Familiar with Bootstrap framework (responsive web development) and Angular Bootstrap library
18. Good understanding of static and dynamic code analysers for Test driven development
19. Familiarity with REST client tools like cURL, DHC or other browser plugins that support REST client
20. Experience developing and supporting consumer facing responsive/mobile websites for Fortune 500 clients
21. Ability to work with offshore development teams and/ or with cross cultural "hybrid" teams (client, other vendors, Client teams) either all onsite or spread across geographies
22. Familiarity with typical collaborative online tools like Microsoft SharePoint, Atlassian tools like JIRA, Stash, Confluence, and Agile Scrum tools like Target Process

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