Java Developer (Remote)

About the Company

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that provides technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. With nearly 40 years of experience, the company helps organizations address business challenges through specialized expertise and consulting services. Eliassen Group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team with people from a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

About the Role

Eliassen Group is seeking an experienced Java Developer for a remote contract position with a client in the financial services industry. The role focuses on Java and Java EE application development, with involvement throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and system design to programming, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

The successful candidate will bring extensive hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, cloud technologies, microservices, and application architecture. You will develop and maintain applications, troubleshoot issues across multiple environments, and work with technologies such as AWS, Terraform, relational databases, and Hibernate. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W-2 basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to define application objectives, system features, and functionality.
• Design and develop user interfaces for internet and intranet applications, establishing expectations and feature priorities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Determine appropriate design methodologies and toolsets, and develop software using suitable programming languages and technologies.
• Design and conduct application tests to verify functionality and performance.
• Troubleshoot development and production issues across multiple environments and operating platforms.
• Develop documentation and support tools to assist application users.
• Contribute to Java and Java EE application development throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Apply established object-oriented design principles and architectural patterns when developing applications.

Required Qualifications

• At least 10 years of hands-on Java and Spring Boot development experience.
• Understanding of cloud and event-driven architecture, microservices, and domain-driven design (DDD).
• Hands-on experience deploying applications to AWS.
• Strong understanding of Terraform.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms.
• Experience with object-oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and ORM technologies such as JPA2 and Hibernate.
• Experience with the Spring Framework.
• Experience developing web applications using at least one framework such as JSF, Wicket, GWT, or Spring MVC.
• Proficiency in Java J2EE and Hibernate.
• Willingness and ability to work on a W-2 basis.

Salary & Benefits

The hourly pay range is $100–$110 on a W-2 basis. The final rate will depend on skills, experience, and other compensable factors. Other employment options may be available with different pay arrangements.

W-2 employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax accounts, voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, and sick time where required by applicable state or local law.

Equal Opportunity / EEO

Eliassen Group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company uses artificial intelligence tools during initial application screening and hiring, including potential voice-screening invitations through email and SMS. AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before hiring decisions are made. The company states that these tools are intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, with measures to prevent bias and discrimination.

Recruitment Transparency and Security

Candidates may receive screening invitations from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team. Official email communications will come from an Eliassen.com address. Eliassen Group will not request personal information such as a home address or banking details until the candidate has worked with someone clearly associated with the company. Suspected fraudulent activity can be reported to [email protected].

Referral Program

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