Java Integration Developer

MUST HAVES:

• Extensive experience with REST API design and development including experience with API documentation and testing.
• In-depth knowledge of integration patterns and best practices including experience designing and building integration solutions using Spring Integration
• Experience with enterprise integration technologies such as JMS AMQP or REST and an understanding of how to use them in a Spring Integration context.
• Experience with Event Driven architecture message-oriented middleware and enterprise service buses such as Azure Service Bus
• Knowledge of data transformation techniques such as mapping and normalization and experience using them in a Spring Integration context.
• Strong skills in SQL and experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server or Oracle.
• SFTP and Kubernetes and Dockers skills

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and experience using them in a production environment.
• Experience leading development teams and mentoring junior developers.
• Knowledge of creating APIs that require mapping between Java based application and mainframe copybooks
• Knowledge IBM COBOL experience and expertise with the mainframe environment
• Experience in implementing system to system integration (through APIs web services) involving mainframe applications
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Description

Scope

• The purpose of this role is to build project integrations based on new requirements and includes production support development of break/fixes and operational enhancements as well as associated project support (the Courts Digital Transformation (CDT)).

Assignment Deliverables

• Develop Writing and/or generate codes conducting unit tests on written codes
• Design and Documentation Participate in creation of high-quality software design and documentation of SDLC phases
• Support Assist with troubleshooting production issues and support day-to-day operations
• Required to translate technical systems specifications into working tested This includes:
• Developing detailed programming specifications
• Writing and/or generating code
• Compiling data-driven programs maintaining and conducting unit
• Analyzes designs develops codes and implements programs in one or more programming languages for Web and Rich Internet Applications
• Supports applications with an understanding of system integration test planning scripting and troubleshooting
• Designs and develops REST API platform (e.g. with using Apigee/APIM)
• Converts web services from SOAP to REST or vice-versa
• Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages including technical assistance in implementation conversion and migration.
• Write or change maintain and unit test programs for conversion and Integration (between the mainframe and application servers using tools such as Connect Direct and IMS connect) following existing standards.
• Create detailed design docs and production support documentation
• Build automation test scripts as required.

A Note on the VOR Master Service Agreement:

• The VOR Master Service Agreement expires on April 5 2027 and includes a six (6)-month survival clause allowing the Statement of Work (SOW) to continue if operationally required until October 5 2027. Extension(s) are only allowed using unused days and/or funds remaining on the contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW. JTS may exercise its option(s) to extend the SOW beyond April 5 2027 in accordance with the survival clause. Services required beyond this date will be acquired through a Request for Services (RFS) issued under the successor VOR.
• The start date is subject to change based on security clearances and contract signing timelines.

Experience and Skillset Requirements

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong expertise in Java and the Java development ecosystem including experience with Spring Boot.
• In-depth knowledge of microservice architecture and experience building scalable highly available systems.
• Extensive experience with REST API design and development including experience with API documentation and testing.
• In-depth knowledge of integration patterns and best practices including experience designing and building integration solutions using Spring Integration
• Experience with enterprise integration technologies such as JMS AMQP or REST and an understanding of how to use them in a Spring Integration context.
• Strong knowledge of XML and experience working with XML-based integration solutions such as XSLT and XPath.
• Knowledge of data transformation techniques such as mapping and normalization and experience using them in a Spring Integration context.
• Experience with message-oriented middleware and enterprise service buses such as Azure Service Bus
• Experience on Event Driven architecture experience on Azure Event Hub etc.
• Strong skills in SQL and experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server or Oracle.
• Understanding of security best practices and experience implementing authentication authorization and encryption.
• Strong experience with writing automated tests including unit API test and a deep understanding of the testing process.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban and experience participating in sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A passion for staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies and a desire to continuously learn and improve your skills.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills and experience diagnosing and resolving complex issues.
• A track record of delivering high-quality robust and scalable solutions in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

Resumes Evaluation/Criteria:

Criteria 1: Technical Design - 30 Points

• Strong expertise in Java and the Java development ecosystem including experience with Spring Boot.
• In-depth knowledge of microservice Event Driven architecture and experience building scalable highly available systems.
• Extensive experience with REST API design and development including experience with API documentation and testing.
• Practical knowledge in applying various design patterns and standards to the technical design and development.
• Knowledgeable in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for web application development OMG technical standards and OPS architecture standards

Criteria 2: Integration - 30 Points

• Knowledge of data transformation techniques such as mapping and normalization and experience using them in a Spring Integration context.
• Experience with message-oriented middleware and enterprise service buses such as Azure Service Bus.
• Strong skills in SQL and experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server or Oracle.
• Understanding of security best practices and experience implementing authentication authorization and encryption.

Criteria 3: Technical Framework and Middleware - 25 Points

• In-depth knowledge of microservice architecture and experience building scalable highly available systems.
• Must have prior experience in working with containerized environments such as Azure OpenShift Docker Kubernetes Microservices etc.
• Experience with message-oriented middleware and enterprise service buses such as Azure Service Bus.
• Experience on Event Driven architecture experience on Azure Event Hub etc.

Criteria 4: Security - 10 Points

• Experience with Security and Web Services Security standards and frameworks. Must have extensive working experience in OAuth OpenID SAML 2.0 etc.

Criteria 5: Public Sector Experience - 5 Points

• Previous experience working in Government or Public Sector organization