job summary: Stay on top of Algorithms, Data Structures and Design Patterns and love the challenge of building highly scalable systems that can support thousands of transactions/sec Have a test first development approach and are experienced in modern test frameworks Are data-driven and can measure, collect and use data to make decisions Have strong communication skills and technical expertise to drive and participate discussions location: Salt Lake City, Utah job type: Contract salary: $67 - 68 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: 5+ years of hands on software development experience in Java Web services and API solutionsHands-on experience with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), building RESTful services, XML/JSON, and modern Application ServersProficient in Java, J2EE, Spring MVC, Spring Core and JavaScript / TypescriptDeep understanding of API design, including versioning, isolation and micro-servicesExperience in detailing APIs employing an API documentation framework (Swagger)Experience with DevOps, Continuous Integration and Delivery tools like Jenkins, Maven, uDeploy, Stash and DockerProven understanding of developing highly scalable distributed systems using Open source technologiesExperience with testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, Spring TestKnowledge of web application development using JSP, HTML, CSS/SASS, JQuery, Angular and NodeJSKnowledge of cloud computing environments and applications (AWS, Azure, GCP)Knowledge of relational and NoSQL database management systems qualifications: You have a passion for technology and can navigate your way across sophisticated and rapidly-changing landscapes Self-starter, who actively challenges status-quo, is curious and not afraid to ask "Why?" and "What if?" Passionate about cycle time and use CI/CD practices, tools to rapidly deploy changes to customers while minimizing risk using practices like A/B tests, blue-green deployments, and feature toggles 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 HRsupport@randstadusa.com. 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.