The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Java Developer in Atlanta, GA.

Role Description

As a Backend Engineer at company, you will play a key role in building and implementing our next-generation logistics software for medical device manufacturers, logistics providers, and healthcare facilities. You will have the opportunity to work on a greenfield application using the latest technologies, enhance our software to support a multibillion-dollar global medical device inventory system, and help provide technical leadership to our Java team.

• Build robust, scalable backend solutions using microservices and integration technologies like REST APIs, Kafka, and GraphQL
• Participate in scrum and agile methodologies to ensure efficient project delivery
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to align backend services with client-side applications
• Maintain high standards for code quality, testing, and security practices
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in backend development and cloud technologies, applying them to improve existing systems

Skills & Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on backend technologies
• Proven experience with microservices architecture, REST APIs, Kafka, GraphQL, and other integration technologies
• Strong experience with languages such as Java, Node.js, and Python
• Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, with a focus on cloud-native solutions
• Experience in implementing DevOps practices, including CI/CD, containerization, and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and leadership skills
• Understanding of ecosystem technologies like ping identity, Oftta, SAML, Trust, SSL
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with infrastructure as code and automation tools
• Strong communication skills, capable of advocating for technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders
• Python experience is a plus!

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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