Senior Java Database Developer - 0122 SS #11

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Java Database Developer

Location: Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite)
Contract Duration: 6–12 Months

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Database Developer to support a strategic reporting and data-driven application environment. This role involves hands-on development, database optimization, and system integration, with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and reliability. The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer who enjoys mentoring others and working in Agile delivery models.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a senior Java developer supporting a strategic reporting platform.

• Design and deliver robust, scalable, and high-quality technical solutions aligned with business needs.

• Perform hands-on coding, unit testing, and code reviews.

• Ensure application architecture and integration designs align with enterprise platform standards and long-term strategies.

• Collaborate closely with Agile teams and IT partners to ensure smooth and timely delivery.

• Develop a strong understanding of financial products, services, processes, and organizational workflows to recommend optimal solutions.

• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory considerations, risk controls, and compliance requirements.

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers.

Education & Communication

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required Skills & ExperienceCore Technical Skills

• 12+ years of experience building enterprise-scale, server-side applications using Java/J2EE.

• Strong expertise in:

  • Multithreading and concurrency

  • JVM fundamentals (memory management, garbage collection, performance tuning)

  • Spring Framework

• Extensive experience with Relational Databases (RDBMS) and advanced SQL, including:

  • Joins, subqueries, indexing

  • Query optimization and performance tuning

• Experience with Snowflake or other cloud data warehouses (strong plus).

Systems & DevOps

• Proficient with Linux/Unix environments, including:

  • Shell scripting

  • Log analysis

  • Process monitoring

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as:

  • Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps

• Git-based version control

• Build tools: Maven, Gradle

• Understanding of application deployment and runtime environments

Cloud, Messaging & Architecture

• Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker (preferred).

• Kubernetes experience is a plus.

• Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Messaging systems: Kafka or RabbitMQ.

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture.

Security & Performance

• Knowledge of application security best practices, including:

  • OAuth2, JWT, SSO, SAML concepts

• Experience in performance optimization and troubleshooting production systems.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Comfortable working independently and in collaborative, team-based environments.

• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.