Java Developer Contractor

KAYGEN•Dallas, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. This is a contract role for a Java Developer with W2 employment only, expected to last through 4/23/27 with potential for extension. The position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days a week at any Deloitte office.

Requirements

7+ years of software development experience
Strong proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring JPA, and REST APIs
Strong experience with ReactJS and modern front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript)
Experience with RESTful API development, API gateways, and integration patterns
Working knowledge of Kafka, Kubernetes, MuleSoft, and Azure cloud
Experience with MS SQL and general knowledge of cloud best practices
Familiarity with micro-service architecture
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Design and develop full stack applications using Java and ReactJS
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot and Spring JPA
Develop responsive, accessible frontend components using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
Integrate with messaging infrastructure, Kafka, and cloud services on Azure
Work with relational databases (MS SQLServer) and apply sound data modelling practices
Follow micro-service architecture patterns and API gateway standards
Collaborate with tech leads, product owners, scrum masters, and QA engineers in an agile team
Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
Support CI/CD pipeline integration and DevOps practices