Java Developer

Job Title : Java Developer

Location : Lansing, MI

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java / J2EE

Develop and maintain RESTful web services and APIs

Work with frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate

Collaborate with Business Analysts and QA teams to understand requirements

Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and performance tuning

Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in development and production

Work with databases to design and optimize queries

Follow SDLC, coding standards, and best practices

Prepare technical documentation and support application deployments

Required Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a Java Developer

Strong proficiency in :

Java, J2EE

Spring / Spring Boot

Hibernate / JPA

Experience with REST APIs and Microservices architecture

Hands-on experience with SQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Familiarity with Git and CI / CD pipelines

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)

Front-end exposure to Angular / React

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Experience working on government or public sector projects

Java certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field