Remote - Cloud Native Java Developer

Job Title: Cloud Native Java Developer

Location: Remote

Job Description:

About Us:

• At Railroad19, we build custom enterprise-level applications and cloud-platform solutions for Fortune 500 companies using diverse, current technologies to best meet our clients' needs.
• We're more than just software consultants. We’re a specialized team of developers and architects who bring depth, value and commitment to the work we do, only bringing our "A" game to the table. Hard work and a desire to lead the industry - this is our company culture - this is what sets Railroad19 apart.
• When you join Railroad19 you are part of a company that values your work and gives you the tools you need to succeed, while offering you a work/life balance. We are headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York, but we are a distributed team of remote developers across the US.
• This is a Full-Time (W2) position offering competitive compensation, as well as comprehensive benefits, vacation, 401k and more.
• The role is remote - U.S. located, only full time (NO- contractors, Corp-to-Corp or 1099).

Core Responsibilities:

• Understand our clients' fast-moving business requirements
• Negotiate appropriate solutions with multiple stakeholders
• Write and maintain scalable enterprise-level software
• Build web applications using Java and Spring Boot and/or Spring Cloud
• Build microservices that connect to Oracle and NoSQL databases
• Build software components that integrate with a workflow engine and/or ESB to execute asynchronous business processes
• Manage the complete software development life cycle
• Writing functional and unit tests in order to maintain code quality
• Develop code in a containerized environment using tools like Jenkins or Docker
• Collaborate with other teams in order to deliver a high-performance application that contains little or no defects
• Identify new opportunities, tools, and services to enhance custom software solutions
• Support and troubleshoot issues (process & system), identify root cause, and proactively recommend sustainable corrective actions

Skills & Experience:

• Advanced Java development experience (6+ years)
• Hands-on experience with Java 8-11 (especially Stream API Methods, Parallel
• Processing and Functional Interfaces)
• Experience with Scala is a bonus
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience with both relational and non-relational databases
• Strong hands-on experience and understanding of data structures, algorithms, Big-O notations, etc.
• Understanding of AWS development tools and technologies (serverless technologies (SNS, SQS, Lambdas are a bonus)
• Hands-on experience developing software in a containerized environment (Jenkins, Docker)
• Knowledge of AngularJS and/or similar JavaScript frameworks is a plus
• Passionate for learning new technologies and have a strong sense of pride in delivering high-quality, functional-style code
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience participating on an agile team
• Ability to complete tasks and deliverables effectively with little supervision
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or another technical discipline; or equivalent work experience

Preferred Requirements (bonus):

• Experience working with a microservice architecture
• Experience using messaging middleware
• Experience using ElasticSearch is a plus
• Experience acting as a technical lead is a plus