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Java Developer
Location: Columbus, Ohio (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Role Overview
This position is for a Senior Programmer Analyst responsible for designing, developing, modernizing, and supporting enterprise-grade applications. The role involves using modern front-end frameworks, scalable backend services, and cloud-based platforms. The ideal candidate will partner with various stakeholders to drive application enhancements and contribute across the full software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive front-end applications using React and Angular.
• Build, enhance, and support Java-based backend services and microservices.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration between platforms.
• Contribute to cloud-native solution design and deployment using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and QA engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Analyze existing applications and recommend modernization opportunities.
• Support production applications, troubleshoot defects, and perform root cause analysis.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, release activities, and DevOps practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and design artifacts.
• Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications Education: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field is required. Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, application engineering, or systems analysis is required. Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with React for front-end development is necessary. Strong Java development experience, including building REST services or microservices, is required. Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP), is also required. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modern UI architecture patterns and responsive web development.
• Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring Boot and API integration patterns.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, source control, and automated testing in cloud environments.
• Experience contributing to modernization initiatives or cloud migrations.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead technical discussions.

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