Java Developer - ApTask

About Client:
The client provides information technology (IT) services, including business outsourcing, infrastructure technology, and application services. The application service offered by the company includes application development, maintenance, and support. The markets served by the company are financial services and insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, government, transportation, communications, and consumer and retail industries.



Rate Range: $55-$60/Hr
Location:Berkeley Heights, NJ/ Pittsburgh, PA/ Alpharetta, GA/ Coral Springs, FL (5 Days Onsite)

• The backend developer is responsible for developing and enhancing our payment platform and value-added tools.
• This is a complex payments system and has many features that our customers leverage every day to run their businesses.
• We are looking for candidates that aren’t afraid to dig into the system and become productive quickly.
• We value constructive feedback and want employees to feel comfortable proposing well thought out improvements and suggestions.
• Work with a wide range of systems, processes, and technologies to own and solve problems from end-to-end.
• Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack.
• Design, build, and maintain APIs, services, and systems.
• Work with engineers across the company to build new features at scale.
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative environment involving different stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Pride in working on projects to successful completion involving a wide variety of technologies and systems.
• Improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes.
• Uphold best practices in engineering, security, and design.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• 3-5 years’ experience working with Java.
• 3+ years’ experience working in payments related technology.
• Experience developing backend web services in a microservice architecture along with command over common data structures and design patterns.
• Solid understanding of API design, particularly principles of REST in highly scalable environments
• Strong SQL skills, specifically with PostgreSQL, including pros/cons of various approaches to access, and ability to recognize and address potential performance issues.
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting hardware terminals.
  • This includes following EMV and MSR specifications (will be tested during interview)
• Experience integrating with multiple processors (i.e.: Client, WorldPay, TSYS)
• Experience with the following technologies:

• Java
• Database:
• Postgres
• MySQL
• SQL Server
• Spring Boot
• Maven/Gradle
• Kubernetes
• Cucumber
•  Docker
• JMeter (or some other load testing framework)

About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer:
At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.

If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at businessexcellence@aptask.com