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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Mid Level Backend Java Developer in Vienna, VA.

Role Description

We are looking for a mid to senior Java developer, responsible for the development and maintenance of back-end services supporting our mobile banking apps and online banking channel. The developer will be working alongside analysts, QA testers and other Back end and Front-end engineers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and the creation of quality products is essential.

• Design, build, and maintain services
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of services
• Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation

Skills & Requirements

• Classroom & In-Field Experience with Java 17 or greater
• Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted debugging) to enhance productivity and code quality
• Good understanding of networks and how they play into applications
• Understanding & Experience with Web Applications & Web Services
• Experience with typical development workflows, such as building, testing, & deploying applications
• Experience & solid understanding of source control such as SVN or Git
• Knowledge & experience with databases, SQL, and connecting applications to them
• Comfortable with troubleshooting multiple interconnected applications in an environment setting
• Understand application scaling and how dependent connected services can impact performance
• Awareness of sustainable coding practices and energy-efficient system design
• Has demonstrated will & ability to learn new technologies
• Knowledge/experience with Spring/Spring Boot
• Experience with Micro Service Architectures
• Experience with developing Cloud applications/systems (Microsoft Azure strongly Preferred)
• Experience working in Agile environment
• Advanced knowledge of Banking/Financial Industry standards and practices
• 7-10 years experience
• java 17 or greater (java 17 came out in 9/2021)
• ADO
• Spring / Spring Boot framework expertise
• Microservices architecture development
• Cloud experience – Microsoft Azure strongly preferred
• Web applications & web services (REST/SOAP)
• Source control – Git or SVN
• Database & SQL skills (JPA/Hibernate a plus)
• CI/CD pipelines, build tools (Maven/Gradle), and Azure DevOps
• Troubleshooting interconnected applications and performance tuning
• Agile environment experience
• Familiarity with AI-powered dev tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot).

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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