Java Spring Boot Developer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Java Spring Boot Developer in San Francisco, CA. Senior Software Engineer - Java, API & Data Platforms Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications that support critical business functions. This role is hands-on and focused on delivering reliable software solutions, with collaboration across teams throughout the development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities:

• Design, code, test, debug, document, and maintain complex software applications
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions aligned with established architecture standards
• Recommend improvements to enhance system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Participate in project planning activities such as estimation, task breakdown, and delivery timelines
• Improve and maintain development and test environments, tools, and frameworks
• Create and enhance unit tests, test plans, and testing processes
• Collaborate across teams in all stages of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Develop and maintain program specifications, APIs, and service integrations
• Ensure applications meet required performance, service levels, and configuration standards
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
• 7+ years of experience in software development and application implementation

• Java
• Spring Boot
• API development (REST/microservices)

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of dependency management and transitive dependencies
• Solid knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with implementation and release management processes
• Understanding of unit, system, and functional testing methodologies
• Experience writing technical designs and documentation
• Ability to work within distributed and integrated system environments

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (technical and business)
• Self-driven with the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Strong commitment to coding standards and best practices

• Experience with ETL/data processing tools (e.g., Apache Spark) (nice to have, not required)
• Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Familiarity with large-scale, transaction-based systems

• Banking or financial services domain experience
• Exposure to marketing or customer data platforms