Full Stack Java Developer

Full Stack Java Developer
POSITION LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA, 15222 / Cleveland, OH, 44136 / Dallas, TX, 75234

WORK ARRANGEMENT: 5 days onsite

Pay Rate: $60 to 65/hr. on W2 ONLY

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT: 12 Months Contract to Hire role

INDUSTRY BACKGROUND: Full Stack Developer

ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable fullstack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Implement RESTful APIs and integrate front-end components with back-end services.
Work with databases including MongoDB (NoSQL) and Oracle (RDBMS) for data modeling, queries, and performance optimization.
Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration processes.
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Document technical designs, processes, and best practices.
Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions. (If in AI space) Contribute to AI/ML model integration, data pipeline development, and intelligent automation features.

MUST HAVE SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in software engineering roles.
2. Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for backend development.
3. Solid experience with Angular for building responsive web applications.
4. Hands-on expertise with MongoDB and Oracle databases.
5. Familiarity with RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
6. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

FLEX SKILLS:
1. Exposure to AI/ML concepts, frameworks, or projects.
2. Experience integrating AI models or intelligent automation into software products.
3. Python programming skills, especially for AI/ML or automation tasks.
4. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
5. Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
6. Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
7. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree Required

Pre-SCREENING QUESTIONS:
1. What does 'ownership' mean to you as an engineer?
2. Tell me about a production incident you were involved in. What was the root cause and what changed afterward?
3. What metrics do you look at first when something goes wrong?

INTERVIEW PROCESS: • 1st Round HM • 2nd Round: HM and other team members/manager

STACK RANKING (MOST IMPORTANT TO LEAST IMPORTANT):
1. Skill Set 2. Former Client 3. Bill Rate 4. Location