Java Developer

Please note:Please do not apply if you are unable to attend an onsite interview.Relocation candidates will not be considered for this position. An in-person, onsite interview is mandatory, and there is no flexibility on this requirement.This is only available on a W2 basis. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor. Not available for 1099/C2C.** This hiring manager is open to any industry experience outside of banking. Banking is acceptable but if you have other industry experience highly preferred!Java Developer 12-18 month contractHybrid - Charlotte, NC - 3 days a week onsiteOnsite interview REQUIREDLocal candidates onlyRate: $60-65/hour W2We cannot sponsor. Not available C2C or 1099Strong hands-on experience with Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.Experience designing, developing, and supporting scalable backend systems.Strong understanding of system design, architecture, and database technologies (SQL/Oracle and NoSQL).Experience with Kafka, event-driven architecture, and messaging.Familiarity with Kubernetes/OpenShift, containers, and CI/CD (Jenkins).Ability to troubleshoot, debug, optimize, and resolve production issues.Proven ability to take technical ownership and drive projects from design through deployment.Comfortable using AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar.Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions.Banking experience is not required; candidates from any industry are welcome.Nice to Have:React, Angular, TypeScript, or JavaScript experience.