Production Support Java Developer

job summary:
Our client is looking for a Production Support Java Developer for a 6 month contract opportunity located in Phoenix, AZ.

location: Phoenix, Arizona
job type: Contract
salary: $45 - 49 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Job Summary: Production Support Java Software Developer Position Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 months, with intent to convert to Full-Time Employee)

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Local candidates only)

Work Model: 100% Onsite initially (Hybrid/Remote flexibility available upon FTE conversion)

Sponsorship: Not available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without current or future visa sponsorship.

Overview We are seeking a Production Support Java Software Developer to join a dedicated application support team responsible for maintaining the reliability, performance, and efficiency of core business operations. Our systems range from high-volume payment processing engines and customer-facing web services to modern web applications re-engineered from legacy client-server architectures.

Unlike rigid sprint-based feature development, this role focuses on ensuring high system availability, diagnosing complex production issues, and deploying targeted patches and enhancements. You will work closely with a small technical team (4-7 peers) alongside experienced technology leaders using modern DevOps methodologies and Atlassian tools.

What You'll Do As a full-stack production support engineer, you will troubleshoot, patch, and optimize systems across the entire application stack:

• Production Support & Incident Management: Investigate and resolve production issues, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement permanent fixes.
• Back-End Services & Database Operations: Tune SQL queries, troubleshoot APIs, optimize performance, and maintain data integrity.
• Monitoring & Performance: Monitor application health, analyze logs, identify performance bottlenecks, and proactively address system vulnerabilities.
• Code Fixes & Enhancements: Develop and deploy bug fixes, minor enhancements, and security patches for Java-based applications.
• Front-End & Workflow Logic: Update controller logic, modify UI views, and maintain core application workflows.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Write and maintain unit, integration, and regression tests (using BDD/TDD methodologies) to ensure stability.
• Release & Deployment: Assist with production deployments, validate releases, and support rollback activities when necessary.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with developers, QA, DevOps engineers, DBAs, and business stakeholders to drive system reliability.
• Documentation: Maintain clear technical runbooks, support procedures, and knowledge base articles.

qualifications:
Required Experience & Qualifications

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Information Technology.

Minimum 3 years of experience developing Java web applications or web services.

Familiarity with the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), ideally within an Agile framework.

Experience in systems analysis, application design, QA, and multi-system integration.

Applied knowledge of version control (Git), configuration management, and continuous integration (CI) tools.

Technical Expertise (Required)

Core & Frameworks: Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Security, Apache Tomcat

Web & UI: JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, JSP

Database: Oracle Database, SQL

Build & Version Control: Git / GitHub, Maven

Familiarity & Bonus Skills (Pluses)

Spring Batch, Spring Integration, Oracle PL/SQL, MyBatis

FileNet, Jasper Reports

BDD / TDD practices, Cucumber, Selenium

Security vulnerability remediation and code quality analysis tools

Atlassian Jira and Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Information Technology, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).

Work Environment & Details

Contract-to-Hire Process: Conversion to full-time employment is intended after 6 months, subject to performance and standard internal hiring reviews.

Onsite Expectation: 40 hours per week onsite in Phoenix, AZ during the contract period.

Remote Flexibility: Eligible for remote work options upon successful conversion to FTE.

Equipment: A dedicated Windows workstation will be provided for secure environment access.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.