Senior Java Developer

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Senior Java Developer for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.

Work arrangement:

Onsite initially, then hybrid with 3 days in the office and as needed.
W2 position; 6 months
Candidates who are foreign nationals must have resided in the US for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years prior to assignment to the client’s applicable government contract.

Position description:

As a Senior Java Developer, you will be working in an Agile/Scrum environment with standard Agile ceremonies.
This role involves a blend of Agile collaboration, production support, and action request fulfillment. A typical day begins with participation in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, where developers discuss ongoing production issues, action items, and team priorities.
Throughout the day, you will implement action requests, which may include enhancements or configuration changes. These tasks require analysis of both front-end and back-end code.
On the front end, you’ll work with Spring MVC and JSP to understand UI behavior and use jQuery to troubleshoot or enhance client-side interactions. On the server side, you’ll utilize Spring Data JPA and Hibernate to investigate data access logic and ensure smooth database integration.
In the context of production support, responsibilities include monitoring logs, diagnosing issues, and deploying fixes using tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Splunk. Full-stack proficiency is essential for identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions quickly.
You will also document findings and collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to maintain system stability and support continuous improvement in future releases.
Soft skills required include:
- Communication for conveying results of research conducted and presenting work completed in Sprint Reviews.
- Problem solving determining new solutions and for modifying existing code other developers have written.

About the team:

The portal team consists of one Scrum development team of 5 people, who are working on Spring upgrades in addition to some user-facing enhancements.
The culture is collaborative, positive, and team oriented.
Teamwork is a must for this Agile Scrum environment.

Required technologies:

Java, JavaScript, JSP, jQuery
Spring MVC, Hibernate, Spring Data JPA
SOAP, REST Web Services
GitHub

Nice to have:

Spring security
MQ
DevOps Gradle, Jenkins
Splunk

Minimum required work experience:

8 years of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience.

Required education/equivalencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 12 years without a degree)

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Carolyn at Carolyn.Minerdppit.com to learn more about this position (25-00656).

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. Residency requirements apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 25-00656

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/