Software EngineerRandstad is partnering with a retail firm that is looking to hire a contract Software Engineer. This role is responsible for using technical skills to deliver integrations and support debugging and scripting. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of software development experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Integration or Batch.Job description:Build and maintain message configuration and flowsProvide issue analysis on Kafka applicationsTranslate written requirements and specificationsDevelop software on written requirementsAssist with MDM strategy and Process designRun unit testsDocument tests and present findingsCollaborate with team members for operations supportMaintain the performance of applications and databasesUnderstanding of file transfer processes and integration designs and ability to work with Integration SMEs to create designs for solutions between 2 productsCreate detailed technical specifications, test plans, deployment instructions, and other technical documentation as neededExperience with security & compliance practices is a plusAssist with defect triage and resolution during QA, UAT, and performance testing, partnering with infrastructure teams such as network engineers, server, and database administratorsExperience in agile software development and continuous improvement concepts is a plusReview code and provide feedback relative to best practices and improving performanceStrong analytical skills, ability to solve problems, excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to do well in a high-pressure environmentQualifications:5-8 years of Engineering experience in relevant technical domain5-8 years of Experience with Java, Spring Boot, Spring Integration or Batch, etc.Write well-structured, quality code that’s easily maintainable by othersWrite code that interacts with various HTTP-based API’s, primarily REST-basedExperience in developing publisher and consumer applications that interact with Kafka or other messaging middleware like RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, etc.Advance skills in XML, XSD, SOAP, Restful API design and architecture, Java, and WebservicesExperience with SQL and Relational databases like Oracle, SQL Server, etc.