Java Software Engineer

Summary

Our client is seeking a Java Software Engineer to maintain and enhance software that supports state-specific products, including interpreting business rules and requirements and implementing them as code or configuration changes across existing services and tools.

Responsibilities

• Interpret state business rule and requirement documents and translate them into code or configuration changes.
• Implement updates via configuration, XML, and query-based changes to existing services and tools.
• Resolve defects on current products and support new product rollouts for a given state.
• Create and execute unit test plans to ensure quality.
• Maintain technical documentation and follow established version control and project methodology.
• Troubleshoot application and data issues, using problem-tracking systems to prioritize and communicate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 2-4 years of experience, or 6-8 years of experience without a degree.
• Experience with Java, JDBC, Spring, and JEE.
• Experience with SQL and REST APIs.
• Experience with AWS or similar Cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and containers.
• Comfortable with XML and configuration-based development.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt.
• Strong collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Kotlin, JPA, Tomcat/Spring Boot, Oracle, and Linux.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Amazon Q).
• AWS Developer Associate certification.

This is a 6-month Contract-for-Hire opportunity with our Kansas City, MO client. 100% Paid employee Medical/Dental Benefits, Paid time off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k)(with immediately-vested company match) available with TriCom during the contract period. H1-B Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. No third-parties, please.