Location & Work Arrangement
- City, State : Columbus, Ohio
- Work Arrangement : Onsite (Required)
- Contract : This is a Contract position. (Note : This position is anticipated to be extended through June 2027).
- Work Location : 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio (William Green Building, 8th floor).
- Mode of Interview : In-person .
Key Technical Responsibilities
Modern Java Development & Architecture (10+ Years)
Core Java Proficiency : Strong proficiency in Java programming language (Java 8 / 11 / 17) and applying Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles .Framework Expertise : Expertise with popular Java frameworks and libraries, including Spring, Spring Boot , and Hibernate / JPA (Java Persistence API).Service Architecture : Experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs and developing using a microservices architecture .Database & SQL : Proficiency in SQL (10 years required) and database technologies (relational databases like MySQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server).Legacy Migration : Collaborate with other developers to deliver Java solutions that replace and provide the business-critical functions currently performed by legacy COBOL applications (Highly Desired).DevOps, Quality, and Full Lifecycle
CI / CD & Tools : Experience with version control systems ( Git ) and exposure to CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, Maven, Gradle). Proficiency working in common, open-source IDEs (Eclipse, VS Code).Testing : Proficiency with testing frameworks such as JUnit (10 years required), writing, and documenting application components.Front-End (Desired) : Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and Single-Page Application (SPA) solutions such as Angular 4 or Blazor is highly desired.Cloud Knowledge (Valued) : Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly valued.Leadership and Documentation
Solution Leadership : Serve as a lead Java developer, designing, coding, and implementing application code, and coordinating programming activities.Agile Work Style : Work in an agile / iterative development manner , utilizing current best practices and helping establish / refine coding standards.Documentation : Prepare appropriate documentation (flowcharts, narratives, code comments) and implement software project lifecycle solutions (software and documentation).Required Technical Experience
Skill Area
Minimum Experience
Key Expertise & Knowledge
Core Java
10 Years (Required)
Java solution development, Java 8 / 11 / 17 , OOD, Windows environment.
Frameworks / API
10 Years (Required)
JPA, RESTful Web Services , Spring / Spring Boot, Hibernate.
Data / Testing
10 Years (Required)
SQL , JUnit , database technologies.
Migration
N / A (Highly Desired)
Experience working with and understanding COBOL code .
Front-End
N / A (Highly Desired)
Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and Angular 4 / Blazor (SPA) .