Backend Java Developer - Fort Worth, TX Job in Fort Worth, TX

Backend Java Developer
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Duration: Contract
Rate: DOE
US Citizens, GC, EAD ( H4, L2), E3 TN visa holders preferred, NO third party corp to corp accepted for this job

Description

Collaborate with leaders, analysts, IT architects, technical leads, OR consultants, and other developers, along with internal customers, to understand requirements and develop applications to meet business requirements
Learn about and implement new technologies to build new optimization models and improve optimization application performance
Maintain and enhance existing services, applications, and platforms using test-driven development practices
Support the development of coding standards and adhere to best practices and security guidelines
Work closely with Operations Research consultants, software architects, and technical leaders to ensure decisions aligned with the business's needs
Troubleshoot complex issues and implement solutions
Contribute to new work specifications and estimates as an active participant in Agile ceremonies and independently

Required qualifications:

Passion, selflessness, and accountability to yourself and the team; faster learner and ability to work well within a collaborative team environment as well as independently
2+ years of Java SE experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale applications in hosted production environments
Designing and developing back-end components with the help of Java-related frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA
Engage in pair programming sessions and actively contribute to code reviews
Experience with web services: RESTful API development using Spring boot framework, object-oriented design techniques, and principles
Database: Object/Relational mapping, query performance tuning, PostgreSQL, Hibernate Framework
Experience with testing and debugging tools (JUnit, Mockito)
Experience with Agile methodologies (eg. Scrum)
Understanding of DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment practices
Experience with cloud technology such as Azure, AWS, etc.
Experience with other tools: Maven, Gradle, Git, Docker, Junit, Mockito
Open-source project design, development, and repository maintenance experience
Preferred qualifications:
Basic understanding of Optimization and some experience with CPLEX or Xpress
UI Development Experience
Ability to explain technical concepts and adjust messaging by the audience, including non-technical groups
Airline industry experience