job summary: Launch your Java career to new heights! Our client is seeking a top-tier Senior Java Engineer to design and deploy cutting-edge microservices and APIs powering Customer Data solutions. You'll join a dynamic team building vital mid-layer services across the organization and with external partners, and we need your expertise in Java 8+, cloud technologies, containerization, data streaming, and Agile methodologies. location: Seattle, Washington job type: Contract salary: $69 - 70 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: - Be an active participant in all scrum ceremonies and lead in the delivery of the strategic roadmap. - Help define project scope & specifications, and estimate resources required to develop the proposed solution. - Ensure that specifications and requirements are clearly articulated to the development teams and monitor timelines & progress. - Propose technical solutions. - Delivery of well-designed, high-quality, fully functional, properly tested features, fixes, and enhancements. - Responsible for the full application development lifecycle and support. - Define and document best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenance. - Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and new technologies and presenting these for architectural review. - Troubleshooting and debugging to optimize performance. - Provide subject matter expertise and direction, guidance, and support on complex engagements. qualifications: · 6+ years of engineering · 5+ years experience with Java 8+ · 4+ years experience with Spring Boot · 4+ years experience with Containers (Docker and orchestration, ie: Kubernetes or EKS or Redhat) · 4+ years experience with Azure or AWS · Strong understanding of microservices and HTTP/REST · 4+ years experience with test automation (jbehave, cucumber, selenium, junit) · 4+ years experience in an Agile/Scrum team (backlog refinement, standups, code reviews, JIRA or ADO etc.)" skills: · Streaming/messaging: Kafka, NATS, Kinesis, or Event Hub are strongly desired · Datadog or New Relic a plus · Elastic Search a plus · Apigee 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 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.