Job Description

Senior Java Developer (Data-Focused) 

Location: Remote; United States, light travel may be required

Terms: 6 months; contract to hire

****Please note: We are unable to work with third party vendors or candidates for this opportunity.

Capstone IT is helping our client to hire a Senior Java Developer with over 10 years of experience building enterprise-grade applications. This role focuses on scalable backend development using Java, with an emphasis on data-intensive systems, analytics integration, and event-driven architecture.  Front-end experience should include Vue.js or React.

You will contribute as both a technical leader and hands-on engineer, driving design decisions and delivering high-quality, performant solutions.

This is a 6-month contract to hire and does not include sponsorship opportunities now or in the future.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and deliver enterprise-level Java applications end-to-end.
• Build and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and backend services using Java (Spring Boot).
• Develop data-driven applications, ensuring efficient data processing, integration, and performance.
• Implement event-driven architectures using tools like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and data access patterns.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and promote best practices across the team.

What You’ll Bring:

Core Development

• 10+ years of enterprise Java development experience.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and backend service development.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.

Data & Integration

• Strong SQL skills with experience in data modeling, querying, and performance tuning (DB2, SQL Server, or similar).
• Experience building data-intensive applications and supporting analytics use cases.
• Familiarity with event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).

Modern Engineering Practices

• Experience with Docker; Kubernetes is a plus.
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS preferred; Azure a plus).
• Exposure to front-end technologies including Vue.js or React
• Experience with MuleSoft and Groovy required.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven experience in a lead or senior-level role, mentoring developers and guiding technical direction.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and business teams.
• Ability to balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Capstone Consulting is an EEO employer.

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