Contractor Java Software Developer

We are in the process of expanding our team and are currently seeking a Java Software Developer. This role provides an opportunity for long-term, 100% remote contract employment in the Software Development industry where the focus will be on backend development and API development.

Responsibilities:
Work on hands-on Java development, producing high-quality, clean, and efficient code.
Utilize the Spring framework to create enterprise solutions.
Develop and maintain REST web services and microservice environments.
Leverage tools like Git, JPA, SQL, JSON, SOAP, and XML for effective code versioning and management.
Implement core Java skills in the development process.
Use REST API and REST Soap for creating and integrating web services.
Work with distributed caching to enhance application performance.
Use GitHub for code versioning and collaboration.
Utilize JPA and Microsoft SQL for database management and operations.
Ensure code and design quality through the execution of test plans.

Requirements
Proven experience in Backend Development
Proficient in using GitHub for code versioning and collaboration
Solid experience in API Development
Profound knowledge of Core Java programming language
Expertise in developing and integrating REST APIs
Familiarity with Java Persistence API (JPA)
Experience in working with Microsoft SQL for database management
Strong understanding of JSON data format
Experience in using REST Soap for web services
Proficiency in XML for data exchange
Experience in implementing Distributed Caching for performance optimization