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Local Candidate Only// Urgently Looking For Java Backend Developer// Seattle, WA (Hybrid)// Starbucks

Role: Java Backend Developer (Containers & Test Framework)

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid) — Must Be Local to Seattle

Duration: 6+ Months

Client: Starbucks

Visa: No H1B/ OPT/ CPT

MOI: Skype – Can be Face to Face

2 openings

**GLIDER TEST WILL BE REQUIRED***

Opening / Selling Statement: Our client is seeking a Sr Level Java engineer for engineering and delivery microservices and API's to support Customer Data. The team supports various mid-layer services across the organization and to external partners and is seeking a strong Java Engineer with cloud experience.
Best qualified candidates will have strong experiences in Java 8+, Cloud, Containerization, Data Streaming, and Agile/Scrum.

Required Skills –

• Java8
• Spring boot
• Containers
• HTTP/REST
• Test Framework

Job Duties –

• Be an active participant in all scrum ceremonies and lead in the delivery of the strategic roadmap.
• Help define project scope & specifications, and estimate resources required to develop the proposed solution.
• Ensure that specifications and requirements are clearly articulated to the development teams and monitor timelines & progress.
• Propose technical solutions.
• Delivery of well-designed, high-quality, fully functional, properly tested features, fixes, and enhancements.
• Responsible for the full application development lifecycle and support.
• Define and document best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and new technologies and presenting these for architectural review.
• Troubleshooting and debugging to optimize performance.
• Provide subject matter expertise and direction, guidance, and support on complex engagements.

Job Requirements –

• 5+ years’ experience with Java8
• 3+ years’ experience with Spring boot
• 2+ years’ experience with Containers (Docker and orchestration, ie: Kubernetes or EKS or Redhat)
• Strong understanding of HTTP/REST and OpenAPI docs
• Experienced with at least one test framework (jbehave, cucumber, selenium, junit) is required
• Experienced with Agile/Scrum methodologies (backlog refinement, standups, retrospective)

Desired Skills & Experience –

• Streaming: Kafka, Kinesis, and Event Hubs are strongly desired
• Datadog or New Relic a plus
• Elastic Search a plus
• Apigee a plus