Java Developer (W2 Only) - Intellectt INC

Title: Java Developer
Location: Denver, Colorado
Type: Long Term Contract (W2 Only)

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the needs of the business and recommend optimal solutions.
• Identify gaps and mitigate risks related to scalability, performance, security, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Participate in strategic planning discussions with technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Design solutions aligned with the organization's vision.
• Actively engage in product design and development.
• Write efficient and clear technical documentation.
• Lead cross-team efforts to influence decisions and ensure alignment.
• Support teams with testing strategies and recommend organizational testing solutions.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, challenging the status quo.
• Facilitate discussions and ensure alignment with goals.
• Support teams during critical production issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with adjacent teams.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in developing large-scale software using Java, Spring framework, cloud development, and Web Services in high-availability environments.
• 6+ years of experience with containers and microservices in the cloud.
• 6+ years of experience in cloud deployment (CI/CD).
• 2+ years of experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with databases like MongoDB, Aerospike, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience in IT Transformations from legacy to distributed platforms (Mainframe Cobol to Java apps/SQL or MongoDB).
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to engage stakeholders and manage offshore teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively and solve problems creatively.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of messaging technologies (RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Experience in Financial Services.
• Experience in Test Driven Development and QA Automation.
• Proficiency in developing Visio diagrams, architectural and design documentation.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA and Confluence).