Local to FL - Open API Java Developer - Jacksonville, FL (Hybrid Onsite)

Hi, Hope you’re doing well. My name is Aabhash, and I am a Technical Recruiter from Empower Professionals Inc. We are sourcing for a “Open API Java Developer” role located at “Jacksonville, FL (Hybrid Onsite)” and it’s a long-term contract with possible extensions. If you have any suitable profiles, please share their updated resumes with the candidate’s location, work authorization, and expected rate so that we can proceed. Role: Open API Java Developer Locations: Jacksonville, FL (Hybrid Onsite) Duration: 12+ Months Contract F2F Interview MUST For Local Candidates Note: Candidate needs to be in the office 3-4 Days every week. Local or candidates from adjacent states only. Job Description: • We are seeking a skilled and motivated Open API Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and backend services. • The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java-based development, API design, and integration with internal and external systems, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Java and open standards (e.g., OpenAPI/Swagger). • Build scalable backend services using frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC, or similar. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, product) to define API requirements and specifications. • Develop and maintain API documentation using OpenAPI (Swagger) specifications. • Ensure APIs are secure, well-tested, and follow best practices in authentication and authorization (OAuth2, JWT, etc.). • Optimize application performance and scalability. • Integrate APIs with third-party services, microservices, and enterprise systems. • Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following coding standards. • Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and debugging to ensure code quality. • Participate in CI/CD processes and contribute to deployment pipelines. • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8 or higher). • Hands-on experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring REST, Spring Security). • Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices. • Familiarity with OpenAPI/Swagger for API design and documentation. • Knowledge of JSON, XML, and API data formats. • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). • Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). • Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. • Experience with API gateways (Apigee, Kong, AWS API Gateway, etc.). • Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ). • Understanding of database technologies (SQL/NoSQL such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). • Exposure to performance tuning and monitoring tools. • Certification in Java or cloud technologies is a plus. In compliance with the salary transparency law, the expected pay range for this role is $50 - 70/hr. Actual compensation depends on experience and interview evaluation. Thanks Aabhas Jain Technical Recruiter | Empower Professionals ...................................................................................................................................... Aabhash@empowerprofessionals.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aabhash-jain-201063285 Fax: 732-356-8009 | 100 Franklin Square Drive – Suite 104 | Somerset, NJ 08873 www.empowerprofessionals.com Certified NJ and NY Minority Business Enterprise (NMSDC) Empower Professionals firmly opposes e-mail "spamming". We apologize to those who do not wish to receive this e-mail and also to those who have accidentally received it again. Please reply with “REMOVE” in the subject listing, with all aliases email addresses that you would want removed and any inconvenience caused is highly regretted. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient(s), please reply to the sender and destroy all copies of the original message. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email, and/or any action taken in reliance on the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. To subscribe or unsubscribe: https://send.empowerprofessionals.com/newsletter/subscribe/647186e8-bcb0-4f73-8f80-cb3daff9ad90