Java Developer; Tampa locals

Location:

Tampa, FL (Hybrid)

Employment Type:

Contract-to-Hire

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to design, develop, and support enterprise‑grade applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, messaging systems (MQ/JMS), and modern CI/CD practices. This role involves close collaboration with architects, QA, Dev Ops, and business stakeholders in an Agile environment.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot
• Build and support RESTful microservices
• Develop and maintain message‑driven components using IBM MQ / Active
  
  MQ / JMS
• Collaborate with QA teams on unit testing and automation
• Troubleshoot, debug, and support applications in QA and production
• Follow coding standards, security guidelines, and best practices
• Assist with deployments and production releases using CI/CD pipelines
• Create and maintain technical documentation

• Strong proficiency in Java (8+)
• Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot
• Experience with messaging technologies:
  IBM MQ / Active
  
  MQ / JMS
• Experience with Maven for build and dependency management
• Experience with CI/CD tools
  :
  Jenkins
• Source control experience with Git (Git Hub, Git Lab, or Bitbucket)
• Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux
• Experience deploying applications on Tomcat
• Familiarity with REST, JSON, HTTP
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, Postgre
  
  SQL)

• Experience with Apache Camel or Spring Integration
• Experience with Splunk or Dynatrace
• Container experience with Open Shift or Docker
• Understanding of SOLID principles and design patterns

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 4–8+ years of professional Java development experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams