Production Support Java Developer

job summary:
Our client is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Java Production Support Developer for a 6 month Contract-to-Hire initiative.

location: Phoenix, Arizona
job type: Contract
salary: $40 - 45 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Position Overview & Eligibility Requirements Our client is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Java Production Support Developer for a Contract-to-Hire initiative.

• Role Type: Contract-to-Hire (Eligible for conversion to a permanent Full-Time Employee [FTE] after 6 months, pending successful review).
• Location Requirements: Local only to the Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area. This position is 100% on-site during the contract period, with the opportunity for hybrid/remote flexibility once converted to a permanent FTE.
• Visa Sponsorship: Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and able to transition employers without the need for sponsorship now or in the future. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Summary Production Support Java Software Developers contribute directly to the reliability, capability, and efficiency of core, enterprise public sector business operations. The support and maintenance portfolio includes a variety of critical, ongoing systems-ranging from processing monthly financial transactions through banking institutions and enhancing online member services, to re-engineering legacy client-server applications into modern intranet web applications.

As a member of a dedicated Production Support Team, your focus will be on ensuring system uptime, diagnosing complex production issues, and deploying critical patches and enhancements outside of rigid sprint cycles. You will work closely with a team of 4-7 technical peers, guided by technology leaders and an experienced Technical Lead. The deployment pipeline, issue tracking, and support methodologies are rooted in modern DevOps concepts and managed via Atlassian Jira.

Key Responsibilities Engineers operate as full-stack generalists across the entire application stack to troubleshoot, patch, and optimize systems:

• Automated Testing & QA: Write and maintain test scripts to safeguard system stability and prevent regressions.
• User Interface & Controller Logic: Refine front-end views and manage application flow.
• Back-End Services & Database Operations: Tune database queries, fix APIs, and ensure end-to-end data integrity.

Work History Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in Information Technology.
• Minimum of three (3) years of dedicated experience developing Java web applications or web services.
• Familiarity with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) / Test-Driven Development (TDD); knowledge of Cucumber is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with all facets of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), preferably within Agile/Scrum or modern DevOps frameworks.
• Experience in systems analysis, application design, quality assurance, and the coordination of multiple enterprise systems is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of secure software development practices and experience in software vulnerability remediation.
• Applied knowledge of version control, configuration management, and continuous integration (CI/CD).

Technical Skills & Expertise Required Expert-Level Hands-on Knowledge:

• Language: Java 17+
• Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Security
• Database: Oracle Databases
• Web/Frontend: JSP, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Apache Tomcat
• Tools: Git/GitHub, Maven

Familiarity & Knowledge (Huge Plus):

• Spring Ecosystem: Spring Batch, Spring Integration
• Database & ORM: Oracle PL/SQL, MyBatis
• Testing & Quality: BDD/TDD, Cucumber, Selenium, Code Quality Tools
• Reporting & CMS: Jasper Reports, Enterprise Content Management (FileNet or similar)
• Collaboration & Security: Atlassian JIRA/Confluence, Security processes/vulnerability remediation tools

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is highly desired, preferably in Software Development, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
• Participation in continued technical education or certifications is considered a plus.

qualifications:
Position Overview & Eligibility Requirements

Our client is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Java Production Support Developer for a Contract-to-Hire initiative.

Role Type: Contract-to-Hire (Eligible for conversion to a permanent Full-Time Employee [FTE] after 6 months, pending successful review).

Location Requirements: Local only to the Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area. This position is 100% on-site during the contract period, with the opportunity for hybrid/remote flexibility once converted to a permanent FTE.

Visa Sponsorship: Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and able to transition employers without the need for sponsorship now or in the future. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Summary

Production Support Java Software Developers contribute directly to the reliability, capability, and efficiency of core, enterprise public sector business operations. The support and maintenance portfolio includes a variety of critical, ongoing systems-ranging from processing monthly financial transactions through banking institutions and enhancing online member services, to re-engineering legacy client-server applications into modern intranet web applications.

As a member of a dedicated Production Support Team, your focus will be on ensuring system uptime, diagnosing complex production issues, and deploying critical patches and enhancements outside of rigid sprint cycles. You will work closely with a team of 4-7 technical peers, guided by technology leaders and an experienced Technical Lead. The deployment pipeline, issue tracking, and support methodologies are rooted in modern DevOps concepts and managed via Atlassian Jira.

Key Responsibilities

Engineers operate as full-stack generalists across the entire application stack to troubleshoot, patch, and optimize systems:

Automated Testing & QA: Write and maintain test scripts to safeguard system stability and prevent regressions.

User Interface & Controller Logic: Refine front-end views and manage application flow.

Back-End Services & Database Operations: Tune database queries, fix APIs, and ensure end-to-end data integrity.

Work History Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in Information Technology.

Minimum of three (3) years of dedicated experience developing Java web applications or web services.

Familiarity with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) / Test-Driven Development (TDD); knowledge of Cucumber is a strong plus.

Familiarity with all facets of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), preferably within Agile/Scrum or modern DevOps frameworks.

Experience in systems analysis, application design, quality assurance, and the coordination of multiple enterprise systems is highly desirable.

Knowledge of secure software development practices and experience in software vulnerability remediation.

Applied knowledge of version control, configuration management, and continuous integration (CI/CD).

Technical Skills & Expertise

Required Expert-Level Hands-on Knowledge:

Language: Java 17+

Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Security

Database: Oracle Databases

Web/Frontend: JSP, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Apache Tomcat

Tools: Git/GitHub, Maven

Familiarity & Knowledge (Huge Plus):

Spring Ecosystem: Spring Batch, Spring Integration

Database & ORM: Oracle PL/SQL, MyBatis

Testing & Quality: BDD/TDD, Cucumber, Selenium, Code Quality Tools

Reporting & CMS: Jasper Reports, Enterprise Content Management (FileNet or similar)

Collaboration & Security: Atlassian JIRA/Confluence, Security processes/vulnerability remediation tools

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree is highly desired, preferably in Software Development, Computer Science, or Information Technology.

Participation in continued technical education or certifications is considered a plus.

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.