Job Title: Mid-Level Java Developer
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Job Location: Hybrid

Position Overview

We are seeking a Mid-Level Java Developer to join an agile development team supporting key application modernization initiatives. This is a six-month contract-to-hire opportunity for someone with approximately one to three years of software development experience. Strong recent graduates with relevant Java development experience through internships, coursework, or hands-on projects will also be considered.

This person may support either a payment modernization initiative or the modernization of a core member domain. The role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced senior-level engineers while developing expertise in modern application architecture, event-driven development, and enterprise software engineering.

Potential Areas of Focus

This team is modernizing an existing payment environment and related processes. The work may include:

• Credit card processing

• Credit card reader integrations

• Modernizing existing payment applications and processes

• Developing solutions without relying on third-party tools

• Collaborating with a team of approximately three engineers and analysts

Member Domain Modernization

This team is modernizing a core member domain and transitioning away from legacy systems and SOAP services. The work may include:

• Building out an event-driven architecture

• Developing modern services and integrations

• Supporting the transition from legacy applications

• Collaborating with a team of approximately four to five engineers

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and services

• Build solutions using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot

• Develop and support REST-based services

• Contribute to event-driven architecture using Kafka

• Work within MongoDB and Kubernetes environments

• Participate in CI/CD processes and support continued improvements to delivery practices

• Partner with business analysts and technical team members to understand project requirements

• Participate in code reviews and help identify defects early in the development process

• Communicate risks that may affect project timelines or solution quality

• Support the modernization of legacy applications and services

• Learn from senior engineers and expand technical knowledge through hands-on project work

• Explore how AI may support development practices and future solutions

Required Qualifications

• Approximately one to three years of software development experience, or relevant hands-on experience gained through education, internships, or project work

• Experience developing applications with Java

• Experience with Spring and Spring Boot

• Experience developing or consuming REST services

• Familiarity with Kafka and event-driven architecture

• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and practices

• Exposure to MongoDB

• Exposure to Kubernetes

• Interest in AI and curiosity about its potential use within software development

• Ability to work effectively within an Agile development team

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and the ability to learn quickly on the job

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a JavaScript framework such as Vue.js, Angular, or React

• Experience with SOAP services or legacy application modernization

• Experience with automated testing or test-driven development

• Experience using Git or another source-control platform

• Knowledge of integration tools and techniques, including XML, JSON, SOAP, REST, and service-oriented architecture

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
   

The projected hourly range for this position is $60 to $85.

On-Demand Group (ODG) provides employee benefits which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance. ODG is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.