Java DeveloperDuration: ContractLocation: Bellevue, WARequired skills:5+ years of API programming and backend programming experienceExperience with multi-threaded environmentsExperience building and debugging complex systems in a team environmentDevelopment experience in Java or Python and experience designing modular, object-oriented codeStrong communication skills, a positive attitude and empathySelf-awareness and a desire to continually improvePreferred skills:Academic background in computer scienceExperience investigating and improving Java performanceExperience with WebSocketsExperience with micro-servicesProficient in Linux, Docker and related toolsExperience with automation and unit testing frameworks and applicationsFamiliarity with cloud native technologies (gRPC, Docker, Helm, Kubernetes)Digital: Python, Core JavaRequired skills:Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban)Excellent organizational and leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate othersStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsExperience in handling projects in Java (Java, Spring, Redis, Postgres, MySQL, Discourse, gRPC, Kubernetes, Teraform, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana)Knowledge in API programming and backend programming, multithreaded environments, building and debugging complex systems in a team environmentDevelopment experience in Java or Python and experience designing modular, object-oriented codeProficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Shell, PowerShell)Knowledge and some experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)