The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a API Engineer in Vienna, VA.

Role Description
• Extensive IT experience in analysis, design, development, documentation, implementing, and testing of software systems in Java, J2EE technologies.
• Strong Knowledge of Application Development using Software Development Life Cycle SDLC using various methodologies like Waterfall, Agile/Scrum.
• Expertise in working with various J2EE technologies including Hibernate, Servlets, JNDI, JMS, JDBC, SOAP and Rest based Web services, Concurrent programming.
• Strong experience in Spring Frameworks such as Spring MVC, IOC, AOP, and Spring JDBC.
• Extensive experience in developing Microservices using Spring Boot.
• Experience in using build/deploy tools such as Jenkins, Docker for Continuous Integration & Deployment for Microservices.
• Experience in implementing Java EE design patterns.
• Experience in Configuring and deploying applications on Tomcat/WebSphere server.
• Knowledge of XML Suite of Technologies XML, XSL, XSLT.
• Hands-on experience with build and deployment tools including Ant / Maven, logging and Debugging using Slf4 and Log4j, unit and integration testing using JUnit.
• Experience with modeling languages.
• Good working experience in GUI design and application development using IDE's like IntelliJ, Eclipse.
• Participate in scrum planning, product backlog development working closely with Business Analyst/Requirements Analyst and Scrum Master for Cloud-Native API implementation
• Oversee peer code reviews and provide active guidance and direction on development.
• Develops/updates Services and APIs using Java technology for use in current and future projects
• Align/drive Organization architectural strategies with business and strategic goals
• Excellent team player with good analytical, strategic planning, and interpersonal and communication skills. Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and self-starter

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
• Desired knowledge in any API gateway solution.
• Desired knowledge in API Specs (Swagger/RAML)
• Desired knowledge with Azure Architecture, Pivotal/Tanzu platform/Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, etc.
• Integration experience with enterprise platforms Salesforce, Oracle HCM/PeopleSoft, and CRM/Dynamics
• Implementation knowledge in security using OAuth, SAML, JWT and OpenID Connect, etc.
• Extensive experience in digital banking business transformation, strategy development, business model innovation, service design and architecture, operating model design, and transformation planning
• Extensive experience in architecting and implementing cloud-native architectures across Azure
• Deliver ideas for Proof of Concepts (POCs) and clearly articulate business value, and alignment with evolving market needs and best practices
• Assist with developing and presenting recommendations to executive leadership based on Proof of Concepts (POCs) of emerging technologies that clearly articulate business value, and alignment with business strategy
• Significant experience in the financial services sector and a good understanding of operational and regulatory risks and controls
• Advanced skill in formulating a strategic vision and defining and implementing action plans to achieve strategic goals
• Participate in efforts to build short and long-term technology plans for assigned business domains
• Participate in vendor evaluations as needed to ensure vendor selections meet desired technology capabilities
• Develop and champion innovation tools, methodologies, and approaches to cultivate ideas and opportunities that are diverse, unique, drive quality and speed to market
• Expert problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, team building, and presentation skills
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile or other project management practices used in iterative development environments
• Expert skill to influence, guiding strategic thinking, negotiate and persuade to reach agreeable exchange and positive outcomes
• Expert skill in effectively communicating technical and non-technical issues and information clearly and concisely to all levels of management and staff
• Advanced skill creating system, architecture diagrams, and presentations for review by both technical and non-technical audiences
• Expert skill translating complex business requirements into functional architecture solutions
• Expert verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Advanced skill troubleshooting and resolving technical problems
• Expert skill in results-oriented leadership in a challenging environment
• Extensive API experience (gateway solutions, specs, etc.)
• Azure knowledge
• j2ee
• Spring framework

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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